From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-03-06 21:40:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Delurking with insulinoma question ADDENDA
On Wed, 06 Mar 2002 19:59:48 -0500
SoMK <somk@z...> wrote:
> just another question.. it's 7.30 pm and I,ve just realized once the
> vet is out of course, that the box of pills he gave me is labelled
> Dexasone. Is that another name for Prednisone ?
Dexamethasone is another steroid which has effects similar to
prednisone. I don't know for sure, but I suspect that's what you have
under a slightly different name. Prednisone is generally preferred due
to a lower risk of side effects. My Pertwee is on dexamethasone as part
of his treatment after bilateral adrenal surgery because he simply
doesn't respond to prednisone. That is very unusual, though. The good
news is that Pertwee has been on this course of treatment for nearly two
years with no problems.
In your position I might discuss it with your vet, and ask why he
prefers dexamethasone over prednisone. He may have a good reason, and I
am no vet.
FWIW, I have one ferret with insulinoma, and she is on prednisone and is
doing well.
All the best,
Caity and the notorious nine