Loss of appetite after Clopidogrel in cats

27 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in cats given Clopidogrel. That is 20% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines.

27Reports
81%Marked serious
3.7%Recovered
52%Died or euthanised
27 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
4 16%
1–2 days
2 8.0%
3–7 days
0 0.0%
1–4 weeks
7 28%
Over a month
12 48%

How the animals did

Recovered
1 3.7%
Still unwell when reported
3 11%
Died
3 11%
Euthanised
11 41%
Not known
9 33%

Problems reported at the same time

14 52%
Lethargy
11 41%
Kidney problems
9 33%
Breathing problems
6 22%
Increased respiratory rate
6 22%
Weight loss
5 19%
Swelling
4 15%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
9
8–11 years
7
12+ years
10

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Clopidogrel cause loss of appetite in cats?
27 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 27 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Clopidogrel in cats · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite