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Several other drugs are often used to treat behavioural conditions, such as propranolol, phenobarbitone, diazepam and various other common veterinary drugs, however these are not licensed for this purpose.

Several other drugs are often used to treat behavioural conditions, such as propranolol, phenobarbitone, diazepam and various other common veterinary drugs, however these are not licensed for this purpose.

In addition many other drugs are used in behavioural medicine but all are unlicensed for use in any animal species. Examples are listed in the table below, however most uses listed are unapproved, care should therefore be taken with their use:

In addition many other drugs are used in behavioural medicine but most are unlicensed for use in any animal species. Examples are listed in the table below, however most uses listed are unapproved, care should therefore be taken with their use:

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| Tranquilizers || Acepromazine

| Tranquilizers || Acepromazine || Sedation/restraint || Hypotension, CNS stimulation, contradictory responses. Caution in boxers and greyhounds

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| Benzodiazepines || Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam

| Benzodiazepines || Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam || Anxiety, noise phobias, canine submissive urination, feline urine marking || Sedation, ataxia, increased appetite, paradoxical excitation

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| Tricyclic Antidepressants || Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine

| Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) || Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine || Anxiety, separation anxiety, canine and feline fear aggression, feline urine marking, feline compulsive grooming, canine stereotypy || Sedation, gastrointestinal (GI) effects, dry mouth, increased thirst, urinary retention

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| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors || Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline

| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) || Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline || Aggression, canine separation anxiety, compulsive disorders, feline urine marking || Lethargy, inappetence, anorexia, GI effects

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| Beta Blockers || Propranolol

| Beta Blockers || Propranolol || Canine fear aggression, noise phobia || Bradycardia, lethargy, hypotension, syncope

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| Azapirones || Busiprone

| Azapirones || Busiprone || Phobia, anxiety, feline urine marking, interact aggression || Uncommon, not sedating

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| Triazolopyridines || Trazodone

| Triazolopyridines || Trazodone || ||

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| Anticonvulsants || Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Phenobarbital, Potassium bromide

| Anticonvulsants || Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Phenobarbital, Potassium bromide || Canine and feline compulsive tail chasing, unprovoked canine rage aggression || Lethargy, ataxia, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

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| Hormones || Medroxyprogesterone acetate, Megestrol acetate

| Hormones || Medroxyprogesterone acetate, Megestrol acetate || Last resort for aggression and feline urine marking || Polyphagia, polydipsia, sedation, diabete mellitus, pyometra, mammary hyperplasia, endometrial hyperplasia, carcinoma

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| Glial Modulators || Propentofylline

| Glial Modulators || Propentofylline || ||

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| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors || Selegiline

| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors || Selegiline || Canine and feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome || GI effects, restlessness or lethargy, anorexia

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