Wobbliness (ataxia) after Gabapentin in dogs
716 reports to the FDA describe wobbliness (ataxia) in dogs given Gabapentin. That is 7.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
716Reports
68%Marked serious
15%Recovered
24%Died or euthanised
13 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 wobbliness (ataxia) in dogs?
- 716 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 13 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).
Wobbliness (ataxia) with similar medicines
- Wobbliness (ataxia) after Selegiline (Anipryl) 175 reports · 4.2% of its reports
- Wobbliness (ataxia) after Fluoxetine 80 reports · 3.1% of its reports
- Wobbliness (ataxia) after Trazodone 123 reports · 4.9% of its reports
- Wobbliness (ataxia) after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 88 reports · 5.8% of its reports
All reported side effects of Gabapentin in dogs · Medicines most reported with wobbliness (ataxia)