Will the side effects of Vigabatrin disappear after I stop taking it?

Most of the side effects will gradually disappear after you stop taking Vigabatrin. However, some side effects may take longer to disappear completely and vary from person to person. An important side effect of Vigabatrin is that it can permanently damage the vision of the user. People taking Vigabatrin are at risk of blindness regardless of the amount of Vigabatrin they take. The more Vigabatrin you take each day and for a longer period of time, the higher your risk of blindness may be. This side effect occurred in 3 out of 10 or more patients in clinical studies. If vision loss occurs, it does not get better.

After discontinuing Vigabatrin, some nervous system-related side effects may occur, such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc. These symptoms usually lessen or go away gradually, but sometimes it can take weeks or months. If these symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Patients should have their vision tested within 4 weeks before or after starting Vigabatrin and at least every 3 months during treatment until Vigabatrin is discontinued. It is also recommended to have a vision test approximately 3 to 6 months after stopping Vigabatrin. Vision loss may worsen after you stop taking Vigabatrin. Testing a baby's vision is difficult, but to the extent possible, all babies should have a vision test.

The original Vigabatrin drug has not yet been launched in China, so it is not included in medical insurance. The Hong Kong version of the specificationsThe price of 500mg*100 bags per box may be more than 1,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rate effects). It is reported that an Indian chemical generic drug vigabatrin powder is on the domestic market. The price of each box of 500mg*50 bags may be more than 3,000 yuan. Its pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. The Turkish version of Vigabatrin currently sold overseas may cost more than RMB 1,000 per box of 500mg*100 bags (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates).