Tapozole dose increase?

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jwr4@webtv.net - 25 Aug 2003 08:53 GMT

Last summer my 13 year old cat, Sparky, began taking tapozole for
hyperthyroidism. Until a couple weeks ago he was doing fine. He had even
gained a pound or two,

Now he seems to be losing weight again. Appetite is about the same.
Is it ever necessary to increase the dose of tapozole? I wouldn't do
this unless the vet said to increase it, but I'm curious if anyone has
found it necessary to up the dosage?

Right now Sparky is taking 5 mg twice day.

JWR

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Katra - 25 Aug 2003 10:10 GMT

> Last summer my 13 year old cat, Sparky, began taking tapozole for
> hyperthyroidism. Until a couple weeks ago he was doing fine. He had even
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> JWR

Jasper just takes 5 mg. once per day, and I am feeding Hills A&D high
calorie prescription canned food, as much as he wants... My vet warned
of gastrointestinal side effects if I gave him too much Tapozol, and
I've been unable to give it to him twice per day. Makes him ralph.

So far, he is still gaining weight. You may want to try increasing his
calories first??? The A&D has been a miracle food for Jasper, and have
you tried some Nutri-cal?

Hope that helps? :-)

I'd still check with your vet tho'. I don't know what the maximum dose is.

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Gail - 25 Aug 2003 14:36 GMT

After a cat is stabilized on Tapazole, he/she should have a blood test every
6 months to check his thyroid level. My cat did need her Tapazole increased
one time. Please check with your vet.
Gail

> Last summer my 13 year old cat, Sparky, began taking tapozole for
> hyperthyroidism. Until a couple weeks ago he was doing fine. He had even
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> JWR

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Cathy Friedmann - 25 Aug 2003 16:40 GMT

> Last summer my 13 year old cat, Sparky, began taking tapozole for
> hyperthyroidism. Until a couple weeks ago he was doing fine. He had even
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> JWR

I suppose it's possible, although the adjusting of the dosage is more common
when it's first prescribed, to get it just right. In the meantime, Sparky
probably needs thyroid blood work to see where his levels are - if the
present dosage is doing its job. (Or perhaps it's upsetting his stomach, as
a side effect??) A vet appt.'s in order, at any rate, to get it
straightened out.

Cathy

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MacCandace - 25 Aug 2003 17:47 GMT

<< Right now Sparky is taking 5 mg twice day.

JWR >>

My 17 year old cat has had his dosage increased but he is on a far lower dose
than your cat. Cory takes 1/2 a tab a day of Tapazole 5mg. He used to only
take 1/2 tab every other day and 1/4 tab the other days. I don't know what the
side effects of a higher dose would be but I do know that Tapazole does make
some cats sick. In my cat's case, he also has kidney disease so it is best for
him to still have a slightly high thyroid level in order to mask the kidney
disease. I would certainly talk to your vet and he may have some options for
you. I have heard that Tapazole also comes as a cream that can be rubbed into
their ears and then they can tolerate a higher dosage.

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