Excessive thirst after Gabapentin in dogs

The FDA has received 479 reports of excessive thirst in dogs after Gabapentin. That is 5.3% 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.

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About this medicine

Gabapentin used for pain and to reduce stress or anxiety.

Questions owners ask

Can Gabapentin cause excessive thirst in dogs?

479 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 23 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).

Excessive thirst with similar medicines

• Excessive thirst after Selegiline (Anipryl) 191 reports · 4.6% of its reports
• Excessive thirst after Fluoxetine 55 reports · 2.1% of its reports
• Excessive thirst after Trazodone 78 reports · 3.1% of its reports
• Excessive thirst after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 65 reports · 4.3% of its reports

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