Itching after Diazepam in dogs

49 reports to the FDA describe itching in dogs given Diazepam. That is 7.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

49Reports
71%Marked serious
31%Recovered
35%Died or euthanised
Same dayTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
25 56%
1–2 days
10 22%
3–7 days
3 6.7%
1–4 weeks
2 4.4%
Over a month
5 11%

How the animals did

Recovered
13 27%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 4.1%
Still unwell when reported
11 22%
Died
4 8.2%
Euthanised
13 27%
Not known
6 12%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
11
8–11 years
14
12+ years
5

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Diazepam cause itching in dogs?
49 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 the same day 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).

Itching with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Diazepam in dogs · Medicines most reported with itching