Restlessness or agitation after Gabapentin in dogs
272 reports to the FDA describe restlessness or agitation in dogs given Gabapentin. That is 3.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
272Reports
63%Marked serious
20%Recovered
23%Died or euthanised
5 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 restlessness or agitation in dogs?
- 272 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 5 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).
Restlessness or agitation with similar medicines
- Restlessness or agitation after Selegiline (Anipryl) 394 reports · 9.6% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Fluoxetine 117 reports · 4.5% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Trazodone 86 reports · 3.4% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 79 reports · 5.2% of its reports
All reported side effects of Gabapentin in dogs · Medicines most reported with restlessness or agitation