Tigatel 4mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine that is used to treat seizures in adults and children. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It increases the level of a chemical in the brain, which prevents or reduces the number of seizures (epileptic events). Tigatel 4mg Tablet must be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you. The most common side effects of this medicine include impaired concentration, dizziness, low energy, stomach pain, nausea, and nervousness. Some people may also have tremors, altered thinking, drowsiness, and difficulty paying attention. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Let your doctor know if they persist or bother you. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

• Dizziness
• Low energy
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Tremors
• Altered thinking
• Drowsiness
• Difficulty in paying attention

If you miss a dose of Tigatel 4mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Can Tigatel 4mg Tablet cause addiction??
  Ans: No, Tigatel 4mg Tablet is not habit forming. There are no reports of it causing any physical or psychological dependence.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take Tigatel 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. But, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you have missed more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions about re-starting your medication.
• Q. Q. How should I take Tigatel 4mg Tablet when I cross time zones? How should I carry my medicine when I travel? Will I get Tigatel 4mg Tablet abroad??
  Ans: It is important to take Tigatel 4mg Tablet at prescribed interval. Plan ahead and ask your doctor to help you adjust to time zone changes. Carry Tigatel 4mg Tablet in its original packaging along with doctor’s prescription. Tigatel 4mg Tablet may be available abroad depending on your destination. But, it is advisable that you carry enough stock for yourself.
• Q. Q. How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions with Tigatel 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts or feelings. You should stick to the schedule of all follow-up visits with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if your symptoms worsen or bother you.
• Q. Q. Can Tigatel 4mg Tablet have any effect on memory or concentration??
  Ans: Yes, Tigatel 4mg Tablet may affect memory and concentration but not in everyone. There may be other factors that may contribute to memory problems like depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance and frequent seizures. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these.
• Q. Q. What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Tigatel 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: Taking higher than the recommended doses of Tigatel 4mg Tablet may cause headache, vomiting, shaking, twitching, sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and aggressive behavior. Similarly, it may even make the person silent and withdrawn. High doses of Tigatel 4mg Tablet may even cause seizures (fits), loss of consciousness, difficulty in breathing or stopped breathing and coma. It is necessary to seek immediate medical attention or go to a nearby hospital.
• Q. Q. What if I vomit after taking Tigatel 4mg Tablet??
  Ans: If vomiting has occurred within 1 hour of taking Tigatel 4mg Tablet, then you can repeat the dose. In case you vomit after an hour of taking the medicine, then it must have been absorbed and you need not take another dose. Contact your doctor in case of any queries and worries.
• Q. Q. Can phenytoin and Tigatel 4mg Tablet be taken together??
  Ans: Phenytoin may interfere with the working of Tigatel 4mg Tablet. Therefore, the dose of Tigatel 4mg Tablet may have to be adjusted if both are taken together.

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