Are there any negative side effects to taking Gabitril for a mood disorder with my CMT?
It comes down to risk/benefit ratio. Anticonvulsants (some of which have been noted to have mood altering efficacy) such as tiagabine (Gabitril) are notorious for side effects, e.g., dizziness and drowsiness. These side effects are also present with the conventional antidepressants. CMT patients are, therefore, confronted with a dilemma, the feeling of well-being associated with these medications vs. the fear of falling down and injuring themselves.
