Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) is used in bearded dragon for Neuropathic pain/Post-surgical analgesia. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Gabapentin Oral Solution Vet
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–11 mg/kg | q24-72h | Frequency depends on reptile metabolism; monitor for over-sedation | Neuropathic pain/Post-surgical analgesia | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, reducing excitatory neurotransmitter release. Provides neuropathic pain relief and pre-visit anxiolysis.
Side effects & warnings
Human liquid contains xylitol — TOXIC to dogs. Must use veterinary compounded or xylitol-free formulation. Sedation and ataxia dose-dependent. Taper when discontinuing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.