Restlessness or agitation after Meloxicam (Metacam) in dogs
227 reports to the FDA describe restlessness or agitation in dogs given Meloxicam. That is 2.8% 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.
227Reports
29%Marked serious
20%Recovered
14%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Meloxicam relieves pain and inflammation.
Products with this ingredient include Metacam. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Meloxicam cause restlessness or agitation in dogs?
- 227 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 1 day 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 Carprofen (Rimadyl) 1,089 reports · 2.3% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 288 reports · 2.6% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 203 reports · 2.3% of its reports
- Restlessness or agitation after Firocoxib (Previcox) 203 reports · 2.5% of its reports
All reported side effects of Meloxicam in dogs · Medicines most reported with restlessness or agitation