Lethargy after Dextrose in dogs

72 reports to the FDA describe lethargy in dogs given Dextrose. That is 38% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 11% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

72Reports
92%Marked serious
2.8%Recovered
81%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
20 30%
1–2 days
19 28%
3–7 days
7 10%
1–4 weeks
12 18%
Over a month
9 13%

How the animals did

Recovered
2 2.8%
Still unwell when reported
8 11%
Died
22 31%
Euthanised
36 50%
Not known
4 5.6%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
22
1–3 years
13
4–7 years
16
8–11 years
17
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dextrose cause lethargy in dogs?
72 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 2 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 Dextrose in dogs · Medicines most reported with lethargy