Loss of appetite after Cyclosporine (Atopica) in dogs

1,728 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Cyclosporine. That is 11% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

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About this medicine

Cyclosporine controls allergic skin disease and some immune conditions.

Products with this ingredient include Atopica. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Cyclosporine cause loss of appetite in dogs?

1,728 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 11 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

• Loss of appetite after Oclacitinib (Apoquel) 2,571 reports · 8.9% of its reports
• Loss of appetite after Ilunocitinib (Zenrelia) 234 reports · 11% of its reports

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