Lethargy after Adequan in dogs

57 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in dogs given Adequan. That is 14% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 11% across reports for all dog medicines.

57Reports
65%Marked serious
19%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
10 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
11 21%
1–2 days
8 15%
3–7 days
6 11%
1–4 weeks
6 11%
Over a month
22 42%

How the animals did

Recovered
11 19%
Still unwell when reported
30 53%
Died
4 7.0%
Euthanised
5 8.8%
Not known
7 12%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
2
4–7 years
7
8–11 years
18
12+ years
27

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Adequan cause lethargy in dogs?
57 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 10 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).

Lethargy with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Adequan in dogs · Medicines most reported with lethargy