TheFullHouse Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I found this on Prozac overdose. What happens if I overdose the pet: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fever, sleepiness, rapid or uneven heartbeat, panting and irritability, confusion, fainting, seizures, and coma. I don't know if they got to her fast enough to prevent these or not, but it sounds like what she's experiencing now. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Oh, my gosh, the poor little girl! Sending prayers that she continues to improve. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I found this on Prozac overdose. What happens if I overdose the pet: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fever, sleepiness, rapid or uneven heartbeat, panting and irritability, confusion, fainting, seizures, and coma. I don't know if they got to her fast enough to prevent these or not, but it sounds like what she's experiencing now. It does sound like what she is going through. They tried to make her vomit at the ER vet but not much came up. I think Derby is a chewer and with the pills being the chewable tabs I would think they would dissolve pretty quick if she chewed them vs swallowing them whole. In hindsight she should have made her vomit at home (with hydrogen peroxide??? I need to look this up before I need it in an emergency). She did have the sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, panting, confusion and they are calling the tremors focal seizures. But she ate the tabs on Friday late afternoon - wouldn't the symptoms from the OD itself be gone within 24-48 hours???? And the vet didn't think that because it was Cooper's meds, who weighs a lot less that it shouldn't have bothered her that much. I really pray this is just temporary and she gets better. She is a sweet girl. Ange has had her since January and she gets a little goofier every day The vet is supposed to call her in a couple of hours and I will update then. She is going talk to him about a possible vaccine reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Come on Derby! You can beat this. Hoping for good news later on. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The drug company - for Reconcile - has talked to the vet several times and said that Derby's symptoms are very similar to a sensitivity to the drug, but it would usually go away within 48 hours. They want to follow Derby and see how she does as she seems to be having a rare reaction to it - maybe they will pay for everything doubt it though. Or give Cooper free Prozac for life The ER vet even charged both Derby and Cooper the $100 emergency fee to basically just walk in their doors, they could have gat least given them a "family" rate. She will pick Derby up this evening and has taken most of tomorrow off so she can keep an eye on her. But it sounds like she is slowly improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 It sounds as if this pup may have tardive dyskinesia, which happens in some humans taking Prozac. "More rarely, fluoxetine has been associated with related movement disorders acute dystonia and tardive dyskinesia." Tardive dyskinesia is involuntary movement of neck, facial, tongue and other regional muscles. Also, Prozac stays in the system a L-O-N-G time .... "The extremely slow elimination of fluoxetine and its active metabolite norfluoxetine from the body distinguishes it from other antidepressants. With time, fluoxetine and norfluoxetine inhibit their own metabolism, so fluoxetine elimination half-life changes from 1 to 3 days, after a single dose, to 4 to 6 days, after long-term use." So, you're looking at approx. 1 - 3 days for the liver to rid just 1/2 of the dosage. Another 1 - 3 days to get rid of just 1/2 that remains ... and so on. It will take quite some time for it to completely clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Holy cow, that's a long time to stay in the body. Hope she continues to improve. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Really hope she continues to improve. FWIW, there have been no problems with rabies vaccines here -- dunno what that's all about. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sending prayers for Derby tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sending many prayers that she is feeling better and she continues to feel better.... Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I saw Derby this afternoon at work and she definitely is doing better - thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts for her. She was still sleepy and kinda out of it but that was probably from the meds the vet had given her that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for the update! Keep getting well Derby! Praying for you here in the "Derby City"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Shiloh Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 It sounds as if this pup may have tardive dyskinesia, which happens in some humans taking Prozac. "More rarely, fluoxetine has been associated with related movement disorders acute dystonia and tardive dyskinesia." Tardive dyskinesia is involuntary movement of neck, facial, tongue and other regional muscles. Also, Prozac stays in the system a L-O-N-G time .... "The extremely slow elimination of fluoxetine and its active metabolite norfluoxetine from the body distinguishes it from other antidepressants. With time, fluoxetine and norfluoxetine inhibit their own metabolism, so fluoxetine elimination half-life changes from 1 to 3 days, after a single dose, to 4 to 6 days, after long-term use." So, you're looking at approx. 1 - 3 days for the liver to rid just 1/2 of the dosage. Another 1 - 3 days to get rid of just 1/2 that remains ... and so on. It will take quite some time for it to completely clear. My Flag from the above... she needs to be on Milk Thistle asap and ongoing for liver support... will help with getting the stuff out of her system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Derby came to work this morning and is snoozing by my feet as I type this. She is doing a lot better. Thanks for all the good thoughts for Pricess Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spaztastic_fam Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Derby continues to have tremors but otherwise is improving. The drug company believes it was from her eating the pills but she is an "outlier". They are interested in doing a study on her...meanwhile she is mostly resting and eating all of Coopers dog food!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spaztastic_fam Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Oh yeah and thank you so much for all the great thoughts and prayers...I also thought of tardive dyskinesia and asked my vet about it. Oh and Holli...I love the picture of Derby and Cooper!! My babies are so cute and sweet!!! Thanks for the support!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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