Loss of appetite after Midazolam in cats

185 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in cats given Midazolam. 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.

185Reports
57%Marked serious
30%Recovered
18%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
80 47%
1–2 days
67 39%
3–7 days
13 7.6%
1–4 weeks
8 4.7%
Over a month
2 1.2%

How the animals did

Recovered
55 30%
Still unwell when reported
72 39%
Died
11 5.9%
Euthanised
23 12%
Not known
24 13%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
16
1–3 years
13
4–7 years
45
8–11 years
44
12+ years
65

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Midazolam cause loss of appetite in cats?
185 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 1 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

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