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Gabapentin is likely being recommended by the vet because cystitis causes bladder spasms and therefore pain. Assuming you've already tried 10 mg dose of Gaba, and it is still making Speedy a little groggy, I would either ask the vet if there is a way to reduce the dosage of Gaba, or offer some other Gaba-type alternatives. Question: Can I give my prescription for gabapentin to my cat who has been taking it in a liquid form but has almost run out. I've been giving him 1ml liquid twice a day. The prescription I have is 300mg powder capsules that I would have to dose appropriately. Background: Male tabby 14 years Gabapentin is a Human medicine so that is why some pharmaceuticals are using xyiltiol as a sweetener. The medicine is used off label for veterinary use. I found this on the Wedgewood Pharmacy web site: The human oral-solution of Gabapentin contains xylitol, which should be avoided in veterinary patients. The dose is a high dose. Not unheard of but they don’t usually go that high. Often if the Gabapentin alone isn’t enough, Trazadone can be added and the Gabapentin is reduced. The problem with any sedation in cats is that when truly panicking, which is what happens when they are out of their environment, the adrenaline overrides any sedation. I am sorry that you have had such a run of this; her case is much more extreme than Chelsea, who could be diverted with a physical interruption to the obsessive behavior. At this point, give the gabapentin a chance, and give the tail a chance to heal. Sometimes with gabapentin, there is an adjustment period after which Celeste might be less groggy. The gabapentin didnt seem to do anything but knock him out - tremors continued the same as he fell asleep each time over the two weeks we used it, and as his bladder issues seem to be under control for the time being, I decided to save the gabapentin for instances when it seemed like he might be stressed by environmental situations to Cats may have different reactions to human medicines. However in humans the dose is 25 mgms to over 1500 mgms so that you can see that there is a very large safety range. As your vet has told you that it is safe to give your cat the extra 100 mgms, then I am sure that you could do so safely. Gabapentin is likely being recommended by the vet because cystitis causes bladder spasms and therefore pain. Assuming you've already tried 10 mg dose of Gaba, and it is still making Speedy a little groggy, I would either ask the vet if there is a way to reduce the dosage of Gaba, or offer some other Gaba-type alternatives. But the info on cessation in cats seems limited to extrapolation from human withdrawal experience. I’m definitely going to talk to one of her vets whenever they return my call. But I am looking for any experiences, anecdotes, additional information I may have missed while I wait for that callback (and try to get her next dose in her tonight.) The pharmacokinetics of gabapentin in cats - PMC Gabapentin is the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain in cats. Despite this common and chronic usage, clinically relevant pharmacokinetic data is lacking. Cats may have different reactions to human medicines. However in humans the dose is 25 mgms to over 1500 mgms so that you can see that there is a very large safety range. As your vet has told you that it is safe to give your cat the extra 100 mgms, then I am sure that you could do so safely. Question: Can I give my prescription for gabapentin to my cat who has been taking it in a liquid form but has almost run out. I've been giving him 1ml liquid twice a day. The prescription I have is 300mg powder capsules that I would have to dose appropriately. Background: Male tabby 14 years She started gabapentin today, 7mg each 12h (about 1,5mg/kg); I prefer to give her a small dose in the beginning and increase if needed. I know there are some other persons here at the forum who have experience with this drug, could you please tell me how long it takes to kick in and what is your feedback with your cats? The pharmacokinetics of gabapentin in cats - PMC Gabapentin is the most commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain in cats. Despite this common and chronic usage, clinically relevant pharmacokinetic data is lacking. The dose is a high dose. Not unheard of but they don’t usually go that high. Often if the Gabapentin alone isn’t enough, Trazadone can be added and the Gabapentin is reduced. The problem with any sedation in cats is that when truly panicking, which is what happens when they are out of their environment, the adrenaline overrides any sedation. I am sorry that you have had such a run of this; her case is much more extreme than Chelsea, who could be diverted with a physical interruption to the obsessive behavior. At this point, give the gabapentin a chance, and give the tail a chance to heal. Sometimes with gabapentin, there is an adjustment period after which Celeste might be less groggy. Gabapentin is a Human medicine so that is why some pharmaceuticals are using xyiltiol as a sweetener. The medicine is used off label for veterinary use. I found this on the Wedgewood Pharmacy web site: The human oral-solution of Gabapentin contains xylitol, which should be avoided in veterinary patients. She started gabapentin today, 7mg each 12h (about 1,5mg/kg); I prefer to give her a small dose in the beginning and increase if needed. I know there are some other persons here at the forum who have experience with this drug, could you please tell me how long it takes to kick in and what is your feedback with your cats? The gabapentin didnt seem to do anything but knock him out - tremors continued the same as he fell asleep each time over the two weeks we used it, and as his bladder issues seem to be under control for the time being, I decided to save the gabapentin for instances when it seemed like he might be stressed by environmental situations to But the info on cessation in cats seems limited to extrapolation from human withdrawal experience. I’m definitely going to talk to one of her vets whenever they return my call. But I am looking for any experiences, anecdotes, additional information I may have missed while I wait for that callback (and try to get her next dose in her tonight.)
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