Unspecified Gabapentin
92 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.
92
Total Reports
23
Deaths Reported
2500.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Unspecified Gabapentin
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 80
Cat 12
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 18
Shepherd Dog - German 10
Domestic Shorthair 9
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 6
Shepherd Dog - Australian 5
Crossbred Canine/dog 4
Siberian Husky 4
Collie - Border 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Setter - English 2
Most Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 23
Death by euthanasia 18
Vomiting 15
Not eating 12
Intentional misuse 12
Abnormal radiograph finding 12
Ataxia 10
Urinary incontinence 10
Medication error NOS 10
Behavioural disorder NOS 9
Lack of efficacy - NOS 9
Falling 8
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
36 (39.1%)
Outcome Unknown
24 (26.1%)
Euthanized
18 (19.6%)
Recovered/Normal
9 (9.8%)
Died
5 (5.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.