Diarrhea after Midazolam in dogs

131 reports to the FDA describe diarrhea in dogs given Midazolam. That is 11% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

131Reports
76%Marked serious
21%Recovered
21%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
25 20%
1–2 days
52 42%
3–7 days
22 18%
1–4 weeks
7 5.7%
Over a month
17 14%

How the animals did

Recovered
27 21%
Still unwell when reported
63 48%
Died
12 9.2%
Euthanised
15 11%
Not known
14 11%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
19
1–3 years
23
4–7 years
24
8–11 years
52
12+ years
12

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Midazolam cause diarrhea in dogs?
131 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 2 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).

Diarrhea with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Midazolam in dogs · Medicines most reported with diarrhea