Vomiting after Clopidogrel in cats

The FDA has received 27 reports of vomiting in cats after Clopidogrel. That is 20% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 18% across reports for all cat medicines.

27Reports
41%Marked serious
22%Recovered
19%Died or euthanised
37 daysTypical onset
SponsoredWorried about your pet? Ask a veterinarian online, 24/7

How soon it started

Same day
3 13%
1–2 days
1 4.3%
3–7 days
0 0.0%
1–4 weeks
7 30%
Over a month
12 52%

How the animals did

Recovered
6 22%
Still unwell when reported
3 11%
Died
1 3.7%
Euthanised
4 15%
Not known
13 48%

Problems reported at the same time

Weight loss
7 26%
Lethargy
6 22%
5 19%
Kidney problems
5 19%
Loose stool
4 15%
Breathing problems
4 15%
Drooling
4 15%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
2
4–7 years
11
8–11 years
6
12+ years
7

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Clopidogrel cause vomiting 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 37 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).

Vomiting with similar medicines

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