Did a search and found this. It's called Iatrogenic Cushing's.
Accidental (Iatrogenic )Cushing's
The same signs we see in pets with a malfunctioning pituitary-adrenal gland system (Cushing’s) can be caused by giving pets too much cortisol-like medication for too long a time.
Many common veterinary medications contain corticosteroid ingredient (cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone, triamcinolone, etc.). These medications are very important in veterinary medicine; but given them in large doses or over long periods, can cause “accidental”( = iatrogenic) Cushing's disease.
Corticosteroids, given for short periods by your veterinarian, can be life saving. When your veterinarian prescribes them for longer periods, it is usually because there is no other treatment option available. For many sick pet, the mild to moderate Cushing's-like side effects of periodic, or intermittent corticosteroid use are preferable to the pain and debility of the condition being treated. But never give more than is absolutely necessary and be mindful of the side effects they might cause (many of these steroid treatments are for autoimmune or allergic diseases) .
Even topically applied, beclomethasone, betamethasone and budesonide, steroids have, on rarer occasions, caused Cushing's-like symptoms.
When iatrogenic Cushing's disease occurs , the compounds should not be stopped suddenly. Usually, when they are gradually withdrawn, the pet’s adrenal glands and pituitary will return to normal function.
Although it is generally not required, an ACTH stimulation test can distinguish between true Cushing’s disease and the Cushing's-like symptoms of steroid over use. |