Vomiting after Prednisolone in dogs

259 reports to the FDA describe vomiting in dogs given Prednisolone. That is 21% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 28% across reports for all dog medicines.

259Reports
56%Marked serious
32%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
7 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
55 26%
1–2 days
34 16%
3–7 days
17 8.1%
1–4 weeks
40 19%
Over a month
63 30%

How the animals did

Recovered
82 32%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.4%
Still unwell when reported
101 39%
Died
20 7.7%
Euthanised
22 8.5%
Not known
33 13%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
10
1–3 years
57
4–7 years
81
8–11 years
82
12+ years
28

About this medicine

Prednisolone reduces inflammation and immune activity.

Steroids commonly cause increased thirst, urination and appetite, especially at higher doses.

Questions owners ask

Can Prednisolone cause vomiting in dogs?
259 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 7 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).

Vomiting with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Prednisolone in dogs · Medicines most reported with vomiting