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What happens if my dog accidentally takes a double dose of zonisamide?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | neutered | 13 years and 3 months old | 8 lbs

If I accidentally give my dog double dose of zonisamide will it hurt him? He is 10lbs and takes 10mg twice a day. 13!years oldz

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2020

Hello. Reese will be just fine. He is actually on a pretty low dose, so I would not expect any problems at all. Just continue with his regular 10 mg dose in 12 hours. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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