Liver problems after Acepromazine in dogs

157 reports to the FDA describe liver problems in dogs given Acepromazine. That is 8.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

157Reports
69%Marked serious
17%Recovered
26%Died or euthanised
5 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
22 17%
1–2 days
21 17%
3–7 days
30 24%
1–4 weeks
32 25%
Over a month
22 17%

How the animals did

Recovered
25 16%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 1.3%
Still unwell when reported
62 39%
Died
14 8.9%
Euthanised
27 17%
Not known
27 17%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
18
1–3 years
40
4–7 years
47
8–11 years
39
12+ years
13

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Acepromazine cause liver problems in dogs?
157 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 5 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Acepromazine in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems