Lethargy after Propofol in cats

156 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in cats given Propofol. That is 13% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines.

156Reports
65%Marked serious
17%Recovered
24%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
62 43%
1–2 days
47 33%
3–7 days
18 13%
1–4 weeks
9 6.3%
Over a month
8 5.6%

How the animals did

Recovered
26 17%
Still unwell when reported
68 44%
Died
16 10%
Euthanised
22 14%
Not known
24 15%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
24
1–3 years
14
4–7 years
26
8–11 years
43
12+ years
47

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause lethargy in cats?
156 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).

Lethargy with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Propofol in cats · Medicines most reported with lethargy