Today is my first day to take Trilostane to help reduce the side effects from Cushing's disease.It's a scary drug. Supposedly, it helps a lot of patients if they live beyond the first couple weeks. It comes with a warning that it is toxic to humans and to use gloves to handle it or wash hands afterwards. Sounds delicious AND nutritious, right? Coincidentally, I am taking a steroid for my eye. Too much steroid in my body but not enough in my eye? Aye, I suppose.
For those who don't know Cushing's side effects, here are some of mine
We'll see how this drug does to alleviate these symptoms
- Excessive thirst
- Panting
- Hungry - more like famished
- Pot belly - I'm just big boned!
- High blood pressure - 220+ I should be the same as a human. I'm taking Amlodapine and Enalapryl too!
- Blood clots - causing some of my vision issues
- Stroke - had one in January but completely recovered
- Hair thinning on tail and back
- Muscle weakness in the back legs
- Prone to infection - had kidney infection twice and I hate the medicine!
We'll see how this drug does to alleviate these symptoms
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