Vestibular disorder after Firocoxib (Previcox) in dogs
The FDA has received 34 reports of vestibular disorder in dogs after Firocoxib. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
34Reports
12%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
15%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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About this medicine
Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.
Products with this ingredient include Previcox. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Firocoxib cause vestibular disorder in dogs?
- 34 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.
- 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).
Vestibular disorder with similar medicines
- Vestibular disorder after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 309 reports · 0.7% of its reports
- Vestibular disorder after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 54 reports · 0.5% of its reports
- Vestibular disorder after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 63 reports · 0.7% of its reports
- Vestibular disorder after Meloxicam (Metacam) 29 reports · 0.4% of its reports
All reported side effects of Firocoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with vestibular disorder