Hydrocodone
263 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.
263
Total Reports
59
Deaths Reported
2240.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Hydrocodone
Administration Routes
UnknownOralTopical
Species Affected
Dog 254
Human 8
Cat 1
Most Affected Breeds
Chihuahua 30
Terrier - Yorkshire 21
Crossbred Canine/dog 17
Spitz - German Pomeranian 14
Maltese 14
Shih Tzu 12
Pug 9
Unknown 8
Shepherd Dog - Australian 8
Retriever - Labrador 8
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 42
Death by euthanasia 34
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 32
Cough 31
Diarrhoea 29
Panting 24
Death 24
Seizure NOS 24
Decreased appetite 19
Ataxia 17
Anorexia 15
Abnormal radiograph finding 15
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
74 (28.2%)
Recovered/Normal
66 (25.2%)
Outcome Unknown
58 (22.1%)
Euthanized
34 (13.0%)
Died
25 (9.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
5 (1.9%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.