Eye or vision problems after Gabapentin in dogs
105 reports to the FDA describe eye or vision problems in dogs given Gabapentin. That is 1.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
105Reports
94%Marked serious
6.7%Recovered
37%Died or euthanised
10 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Gabapentin used for pain and to reduce stress or anxiety.
Questions owners ask
- Can Gabapentin cause eye or vision problems in dogs?
- 105 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 10 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).
Eye or vision problems with similar medicines
- Eye or vision problems after Selegiline (Anipryl) 60 reports · 1.5% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Fluoxetine 45 reports · 1.7% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Trazodone 28 reports · 1.1% of its reports
- Eye or vision problems after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 46 reports · 3.0% of its reports
All reported side effects of Gabapentin in dogs · Medicines most reported with eye or vision problems