Cyproheptadine Hcl
38 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
38
Total Reports
15
Deaths Reported
3950.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Cyproheptadine Hcl
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Cat 31
Dog 7
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 20
Domestic Longhair 6
Maltese 2
Pinscher - Miniature 1
Domestic (unspecified) 1
Shepherd Dog - German 1
Mixed (Dog) 1
Beagle 1
Ragdoll 1
Maine Coon 1
Most Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 12
Weight loss 11
Behavioural disorder NOS 9
Anorexia 9
Anaemia NOS 9
Death by euthanasia 8
Death 7
Vomiting 7
Not eating 6
Ataxia 6
Fever 5
Decreased appetite 4
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
19 (50.0%)
Euthanized
8 (21.1%)
Died
7 (18.4%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (10.5%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.