Death after Gabapentin in dogs

1,511 reports to the FDA describe death in dogs given Gabapentin. That is 17% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 5.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

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About this medicine

Gabapentin used for pain and to reduce stress or anxiety.

Questions owners ask

Can Gabapentin cause death in dogs?

1,511 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 15 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).

Death with similar medicines

• Death after Selegiline (Anipryl) 354 reports · 8.6% of its reports
• Death after Fluoxetine 111 reports · 4.3% of its reports
• Death after Trazodone 251 reports · 9.9% of its reports
• Death after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 63 reports · 4.2% of its reports

All reported side effects of Gabapentin in dogs · Medicines most reported with death