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Originally Posted by LEXINGTON  Hello Charlie's Mom, Thank you so much for answering me, can you tell me how long Charlie has been taking atopica , how much does he weigh, and what is the dose he is on now and what he was started on. Also do you notice any side affects? I am afraid since it causes them to vomit that is may make them feel sick to their stomach all the time. Also afraid of all the other bad side affects, I know they say it doesn't really affect their liver or kidneys long term, but this drug is fairly new and I don't trust any of the drug companies, I feel they could leave alot of information out, especially if it is bad. Anyway, sorry to ramble on, but I am worried sick as what to do for her. But I feel this is really my last resort since the only alternative is prednisone. I would really appreciate any information you could give me. Thank you for you time, Kathy, Lexi's Mom |
Charlie has been on Atopica now for about 4 mos. He weighs 6 lbs. and is on 10 mg. The only side effect was vomiting if I gave the pill with food or within 2 hours of eating, so now I give him his breakfast and wait for 11/2 to 2 hrs. then give him his pill and no vomiting. I did try prednisone short term and it did not work at all. The atopica works, I have read the insert in product and they report the studies and many ill effects, but honestly if I read the inserts for my medication, I'm leary too, yet I need them so I take them and pray for the best, I do the same with Charlie, so far so good.
I hope this helps you, I know its a tough decision, Charlie was scratching his poor little nose and chin raw and I couldn't stand to see him suffer anymore, so to me the medication is worth trying.