Loss of appetite after Alprazolam in dogs

56 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Alprazolam. That is 14% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

56Reports
66%Marked serious
18%Recovered
23%Died or euthanised
31 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
10 25%
1–2 days
2 5.0%
3–7 days
4 10%
1–4 weeks
4 10%
Over a month
20 50%

How the animals did

Recovered
8 14%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 3.6%
Still unwell when reported
20 36%
Died
3 5.4%
Euthanised
10 18%
Not known
13 23%

Problems reported at the same time

23 41%
23 41%
14 25%
14 25%
10 18%
Blood problems
8 14%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
6
4–7 years
19
8–11 years
20
12+ years
11

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Alprazolam cause loss of appetite in dogs?
56 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 31 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Alprazolam in dogs · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite