Lucky was on lysodrine (spelling?) for years and it worked wonderfully for him. At his last appointment, though (and by the way, he had a regular vet, an allergy vet, and then the specialist for his Cushings- I think his specialty was internal medicine) the Cushings vet told me that lysodrine was "old school" and that they now were using something else but since Lucky had done so well on the Lysodrine they were not going to change his medication. But at that point he was their ONLY patient still taking it. And I can't remember what the name of the medication was that they were now prescribing. I'm sorry!
I honestly don't remember many side effects. If I forgot to give him his pill I'd notice him drinking more water, but that was my fault.
His regular vet diagnosed the cancer and she did not think it was related to the cushings....just an unfortunate thing. Poor Lucky had so many medical issues all his life....it seems some dogs are just healthier than others (or not). Good luck with your Reese. I still miss Lucky but we're happy to have Louie around....Lucky was NOT a cuddler and Louie never wants to be anywhere but my lap. Quite a different dog. |