Capromorelin (Entyce) side effects in cats

821 reports sent to the FDA between 2017 and 2026 involve Capromorelin in cats. The most reported problems were lethargy, drooling, loss of appetite. 41% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 96% of cases.

821Reports
41%Marked serious
40%Only medicine involved
32%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine

Capromorelin stimulates appetite.

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

Most reported side effects

Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.

Reports that it didn't work

Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a cat still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.

Didn't stop fleas
2 0.2%

How soon problems started

Same day
397 51%
1–2 days
105 14%
3–7 days
63 8.1%
1–4 weeks
92 12%
Over a month
118 15%

Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (775 reports).

How the animals did

Recovered
262 32%
Still unwell when reported
173 21%
Died
48 5.8%
Euthanised
80 9.7%
Not known
258 31%

Breeds named most often

Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.

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