Weakness after Enalapril in dogs

72 reports to the FDA describe weakness in dogs given Enalapril. That is 4.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

72Reports
57%Marked serious
22%Recovered
26%Died or euthanised
36 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
4 8.3%
1–2 days
2 4.2%
3–7 days
3 6.3%
1–4 weeks
15 31%
Over a month
24 50%

How the animals did

Recovered
15 21%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.4%
Still unwell when reported
16 22%
Died
10 14%
Euthanised
9 13%
Not known
21 29%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
2
4–7 years
1
8–11 years
23
12+ years
45

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Enalapril cause weakness 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 36 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).

Weakness with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Enalapril in dogs · Medicines most reported with weakness