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Gabapentin
Gabapentin
Drug type: Generic ingredient
• Branded profile • Not FDA-approved for animals
Both86% reference complete
Species: Both
Approval status: Not FDA-approved as an animal drug. No FDA-approved animal-drug application is linked for this record. It may represent extra-label, human-drug, bulk-compounding, export-only, or otherwise unapproved animal-use source data; use only under veterinarian direction.
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Gabapentin
Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases. Species commonly shown: Both.
Generic name
Gabapentin
Brand names
SolutitionKits, Gabapentin
Manufacturer
Multiple FDA labelers
Species
Both
Completeness
86%
Validation
Incomplete
Brand names
SolutitionKitsGabapentin
Indications / Uses
Used for neuropathic pain and as an adjunct for seizure control; also used for situational anxiety/sedation in some cases.
Administration / How To Give
Oral
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Warnings / Contraindications
Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
Use caution with kidney disease; dose adjustments may be needed.
A source-aware map of what to know, what is uncertain, and what to verify with your veterinarian.
Source Backed Signals
What to know
Evidence-backed contextLimited
Roxee has limited cited overview evidence for Gabapentin; use the official documents and your veterinarian's instructions for product-specific decisions.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070810
Safety signal coverageReported signals
32 tracked reaction signals; 32 reported cases; 25 serious reports; 2 species groups. These are reporting and label-derived signals for interpretation with a veterinarian.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070810
Interpretation guardrailNot causation
Adverse-event reports help form a watch list, but they do not prove the medication caused the reaction and they are not a risk ranking between medications.
Evidence tension
Stronger signalLabel / review
Official labels, package inserts, and reviewed summaries carry more weight than isolated reports.
Source: openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-070810
Weaker signalReported data
Case reports and openFDA terms are useful for pattern awareness, but they are incomplete, can include multiple exposures, and do not estimate an individual pet's probability of harm.
Reaction signal map
Most reported reactionsTop terms
Unsteady walking (ataxia) (1 reports), Loss of appetite (1 reports), Bloody diarrhoea (1 reports), Blood in vomit (1 reports), Blood in urine (1 reports)
Shepherd Dog - German (2), Domestic Shorthair (2), Siamese (1), Siberian Husky (1). These are report metadata, not proof that a breed is at higher risk.
What your vet may verify
Fit for this patientVet check
Verify whether Gabapentin fits the pet's species, current diagnosis, age, weight, organ status, pregnancy/lactation status, and concurrent medications.
Evidence limitationsEvidence review
Separate label-backed warnings from adverse-event reports and owner observations before changing the plan.
What to watch next
Watch listOwner-safe
Use caution with kidney disease, dose adjustments may be needed, wobbly/unsteady walking, Loss of appetite, Bloody diarrhoea
Call sooner ifEscalation
Repeated vomiting or diarrhea. Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy). Collapse or fainting.
Bottom line: Use this Gabapentin brief as a structured watch list and source map, not as a reason to start, stop, or change treatment without your veterinarian.
Emesis (multiple)Not eatingLethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological)Reluctant to moveSeizure NOS
Body systems
DigestiveOtherNeurologic
Outcomes
Ongoing
USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-072787
Received 2025-12-15
· MSK
· MSK
Serious
Species
Dog
Breed
Poodle - Standard
Size / weight
25-49 lb (20.412 Kilogram)
Age
1-3 years (2 Year)
Sex
Female Intact
Region
USA
Reactions
Death by euthanasiaConjunctivitisUlceration NOSEar canal erythemaWeltBumps on skinSkin inflammation NOSAnorexiaPain NOSDifficulty to risePyodermaAbnormal histology NOSSeizure NOSNeutropeniaMonocytosisElevated creatinineThrombocytopeniaHyperkeratosisPruritus
Body systems
OtherDigestiveNeurologicSkin & allergy
Outcomes
Euthanized
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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
25
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (3)
· Loss of appetite, Bloody diarrhoea, Blood in vomit
Skin & allergy (3)
· Hair loss, Application site hair loss, Alopecia NOS
Neurologic (1)
· Unsteady walking (ataxia)
Behavior (3)
· Biting -aggression, Behavioral disorder (unspecified), Anxiety
Other (22)
· Blood in urine, Bladder distension, Balance problem
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
Overdose can cause severe sedation, loss of coordination, muscle tremors, and respiratory depression. Emergency care: IV fluids, monitoring.
Storage & Handling
Store at room temperature.
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