Lethargy after Bexagliflozin (Bexacat) in cats

483 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in cats given Bexagliflozin. That is 12% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines.

483Reports

52%Marked serious

9.3%Recovered

24%Died or euthanised

6 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

55 13%

1–2 days

78 18%

3–7 days

95 22%

1–4 weeks

72 17%

Over a month

124 29%

How the animals did

Recovered

45 9.3%

Still unwell when reported

192 40%

Died

22 4.6%

Euthanised

92 19%

Not known

132 27%

Problems reported at the same time

291 60%

209 43%

176 36%

150 31%

115 24%

Diabetic ketoacidosis

113 23%

Dehydration

112 23%

Kidney problems

101 21%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

195

12+ years

194

About this medicine

Bexagliflozin treats diabetes in cats (oral, an SGLT2 inhibitor).

Products with this ingredient include Bexacat. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Bexagliflozin cause lethargy in cats?: 483 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?: In half of the reports with dates, it started within 6 days of the first dose.
What should I do?: Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Lethargy with similar medicines

Lethargy after Velagliflozin (Senvelgo) 639 reports · 13% of its reports
Lethargy after Insulin 472 reports · 13% of its reports
Lethargy after Methimazole 311 reports · 17% of its reports

All reported side effects of Bexagliflozin in cats · Medicines most reported with lethargy