Can my dog take Keppra and Phenobarbital?
Keppra for dogs is often used in combination with Phenobarbital or Potassium Bromide to treat seizures or epilepsy that is not responsive to these drugs, or for animals that have an adverse reaction to these drugs.
Can you give Keppra and Phenobarbital together?
Interactions between your drugs Using PHENobarbital together with levETIRAcetam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
When did they put Jake on phenobarbital Keppra?
My jake is 18 months old and started having seizures in March. He didn’t have another until two months later. The vet put him on keppra and two weeks later he had a seizure on Saturday and another on Sunday. The vet then put him on phenobarbital and increased his keppra to taking two twice a day.
What kind of drug is Keppra for dogs?
Keppra is one of the brands which manufacture the drug Levetiracetam, a relatively new anticonvulsant used for dogs, cats, and people. Keppra for dogs is often used in combination with Phenobarbital or Potassium Bromide to treat seizures or epilepsy that is not responsive to these drugs, or for animals that have an adverse reaction to these drugs.
How long has my Dog been on phenobarbital?
After the second seizure, the vet put him on phenobarbital (97 mg/2x per day). He’s been on it for five days now and is still pretty out of it. He is extremely lethargic (sleeps most of the day), has coordination problems, and weakness in his hind end.
What makes Keppra different from other anti seizure drugs?
Keppra differs from traditional anti-seizure medication in the fact that it does not contain either Potassium Bromide or Phenobarbital, which means it has a wider margin of safety, especially for dogs suffering from a damaged liver, or liver problems. As a prescription drug, your veterinarian will direct you on the proper dosage of Keppra for dogs.
My jake is 18 months old and started having seizures in March. He didn’t have another until two months later. The vet put him on keppra and two weeks later he had a seizure on Saturday and another on Sunday. The vet then put him on phenobarbital and increased his keppra to taking two twice a day.
After the second seizure, the vet put him on phenobarbital (97 mg/2x per day). He’s been on it for five days now and is still pretty out of it. He is extremely lethargic (sleeps most of the day), has coordination problems, and weakness in his hind end.
What kind of medication does my Pug take?
He could have simply developed epilepsy. It happens. He’s on a mild dose of Phenobarbital – 16 mg every 12 hours. Everything I’ve read online says he’ll adapt to the medication overtime and eventually snap out of this drug-induced stupor.
What to do when your Pug starts having convulsions?
It worked … eventually, after he lost control of both his bowels and his bladder. We phoned our vet, who is kind, affordable and empathetic. He advised us to take Cub off Cipro, which can cause convulsions in dogs with central nervous system disorders. He prescribed Phenobarbital. On Friday we gave him his first dose.