Loss of appetite after Gabapentin in cats
491 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in cats given Gabapentin. That is 25% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
491Reports
66%Marked serious
18%Recovered
22%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
About this medicine
Gabapentin used for pain and to reduce stress or anxiety.
Questions owners ask
- Can Gabapentin cause loss of appetite in cats?
- 491 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 3 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
- Loss of appetite after Fluoxetine 48 reports · 20% of its reports
- Loss of appetite after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 24 reports · 20% of its reports
All reported side effects of Gabapentin in cats · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite