Restlessness or agitation after Meloxicam (Metacam) in cats
88 reports to the FDA describe restlessness or agitation in cats given Meloxicam. That is 2.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.9% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.
88Reports
11%Marked serious
27%Recovered
18%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine
Meloxicam relieves pain and inflammation.
Products with this ingredient include Metacam. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Meloxicam cause restlessness or agitation in cats?
- 88 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 the same day 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).
Restlessness or agitation with similar medicines
- Restlessness or agitation after Robenacoxib (Onsior) 201 reports · 6.1% of its reports
All reported side effects of Meloxicam in cats · Medicines most reported with restlessness or agitation