Medical disclaimer
The information on vigabatrin.org is for general education. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for the judgment of a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health professional who knows the patient.
- Do not start, stop or change a dose of vigabatrin or any other medicine based on this site. Stopping vigabatrin suddenly can bring on seizures.
- The dose calculator shows the starting and maximum doses printed in the FDA labels. It does not account for kidney function, other medicines, or the prescriber's plan, and it can be wrong if information is entered incorrectly. Always give the dose and volume the prescriber and pharmacist tell you.
- The FDA prescribing information and the Medication Guide that come with each product are the official sources. If anything on this site differs from them, follow the label and ask the pharmacist.
- Vision checks are required. Vigabatrin can cause permanent vision loss. Keep every vision appointment set through the Vigabatrin REMS.
- In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. For a possible overdose, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 (US).
The site aims to be accurate and current, but medical knowledge and product labels change. No warranty is made that the information is complete, correct or up to date. Use of the site is subject to the terms of use.