Loss of appetite after Gabapentin in dogs

The FDA has received 2,001 reports of loss of appetite in dogs after Gabapentin. That is 22% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% 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 loss of appetite in dogs?

2,001 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

• Loss of appetite after Selegiline (Anipryl) 337 reports · 8.2% of its reports
• Loss of appetite after Fluoxetine 531 reports · 21% of its reports
• Loss of appetite after Trazodone 465 reports · 18% of its reports
• Loss of appetite after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 214 reports · 14% of its reports

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