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| Our dog broke the first joint of a front toe and was given a prescription of Tramadol 50 mg for pain -- and to keep him off the foot more. He improved fast. There are ten pills left.
I have a prescription for Tramadol 50 mg for osteoarthritis pain. I take it 'as needed' at night -- when a two Tylenols don't help enough. Can I take the dog's leftover pills? (Is a rose a rose here, or is there some difference in the meds?) |
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| I think they are the same as I have that same dosage and was told by the vet I could use mine for the dog instead of a new prescription of them. |
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| Thanks, debbiep. I know I could ask the pharmacist, but thought someone here would know. I know it's a cheap med, but I feel silly tossing the scrip if I could use the pills! |
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| yup you can use them. i have a whole bottle left over from my senior dane girl. i keep them handy. ;) f.y.i...if you call a pharmacy, they will not tell you one way or the other if it's ok to use a medication like this that was prescribed for an animal. i tried and i don't think i could have BEAT it out of him! |
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| Definitely the same drug. Human pharmacists have no idea what drugs are OK to give animals and make HUGE mistakes ALL THE TIME trying. PLEASE don't ever trust a human pharmacist with ANY questions about animals. Could very easily kill a pet. Also some of the larger chain stores employ not so bright pharmacy assistants. I Rxd amoxicillin liquid 50 mg/ml for a canine patient. The pharmacy called and asked if they could substitute a different concentration. I asked what concentration did they have? 250mg per 5 ml DUH! |
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| Thanks, all! I'll give 'em a try -- probably tonight since DH and I just flipped our king bed mattresses. LOL (At least THAT is easier with a pair of extra-long twins. I can't remember how we ever flipped a single king, although...we were younger then.) |
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| I borrowed a Tramadol from one of my dogs years ago. I have lots of meds around for them, but don't even stock aspirin for me. As a matter of practice, when ever I get a new rx for any of my dogs, I look up the pill using one of the pill identifier sites. You input the shape, color, imprint, and the site identifies it. If it is what it's supposed to be we're good to go. I just don't trust anyone in a vets office or a pharmacy to dispense the right pill 100% of the time. Mistakes happen, everyone is human. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pill identifier
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