Table 2 Most common reported adverse effects seen in dogs treated with levetiracetam, zonisamide, felbamate, topiramate, gabapentin, and pregabalin (rarely reported and/or idiosyncratic adverse effects are indicated in grey
AED | Adverse effects in dogs |
|---|---|
Levetiracetam | Sedation |
| Â | Ataxia |
| Â | Decreased appetite or anorexia |
| Â | Vomiting |
| Â | Behavioural changes |
Zonisamide | Sedation |
| Â | Ataxia |
| Â | Vomiting |
| Â | Inappetence |
| Â |
|
| Â |
|
Felbamate | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
| Â | Thrombocytopenia |
| Â | Lymphopenia and leucopenia |
Topiramate | Sedation |
| Â | Ataxia |
| Â | Weight loss |
Gabapentin | Sedation |
| Â | Ataxia |
Pregabalin | Sedation |
| Â | Ataxia |
| Â | Weakness |
