Oclacitinib (Apoquel) side effects in dogs
28,968 reports sent to the FDA between 2013 and 2026 involve Oclacitinib in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, lethargy, liver problems. 30% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 45% of cases.
About this medicine
Oclacitinib controls itching from allergies (tablet, a JAK inhibitor).
Products with this ingredient include Apoquel. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (19,912 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 2,305 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 1,089 reports
- Shih Tzu 1,058 reports
- Bull - American Pit Terrier 1,037 reports
- Golden Retriever 1,032 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 796 reports
- French Bulldog 776 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 613 reports
- Bulldog 593 reports
- Chihuahua 536 reports