Bethanechol - the vet put my cat on this med will it cause him not to eat?

Hello,

I suggest you give your Vet a quick call and ask him / her.

I looked it up and I believe it will cause your cat not to eat, but let the specialist inform you.

Bethanechol

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Bethanechol:

Belching; change in pupil size or vision; constant feeling of having to urinate; diarrhea; discomfort; dizziness; fainting; fall in blood pressure; flushing causing a feeling of warmth; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; pain; rumbling stomach; salivation; sensation of heat around the face; stomach cramps; sweating; tearing; urinary urgency.

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Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Bethanechol:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); asthma attacks.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/bethanechol-side-effects.html

Take care,