What is the highest dosage of pergolide you have used with no complications other than temporary decrease in appetite.

Thomas was on 12mg compounded before I euthanized him this fall. Never had any side effects from it. No veil ever. Would have gone higher if I could have afforded it. 
Marsha in VT
Sorry no links, at work and on my phone. General lurker here

Just checking, as I've started Prascend only a few weeks ago and don't know if I'll be upping the dose in the future, do you want my vote in this poll now? 


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Lasell (luh-SELL) ~ Virginia USA ~ September 2022
Fairlane Rusty https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Fairlane%20Rusty%20Case%20History
Sam - likely IR, Case History to come

Yes, please vote.
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Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com 
EC Owner 2001
The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

My mare is currently on 20.75 mg compounded pergolide and doing very well.  Never any issues with the veil when I have to increase dosage in the fall.
Unfortunately, I will probably have to euthanize her next fall, as the pergolide has just gotten too expensive.  However, without the knowledge I gained from this group, she would have been gone many years ago already.
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Janice

January 2011 - Central Wisconsin

Case Histories:  https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Janice%20and%20Twist%20-%20Indy  .

Twist's Photos:

Indy's Photos:  https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=8783  .

Thank you, Janice. Be sure to vote and your record keeping on Twist will be very helpful for us.
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Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com 
EC Owner 2001
The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

The 2 mg dose is in two different answers.  AND what about lower doses for ponies/minis? 
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Sandy

March 2017, Onalaska, WA, USA

Case History:  https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sandy%20and%20Andy . 
                        https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=6171 .

Hi Sandy,

Dosage does not depend on weight/size of the animal.


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Lorna in Eastern Ontario
2002

Good catch. If it's over 2 mg, go with the second choice.
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Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com 
EC Owner 2001
The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

Starting dose for ponies or minis is often less than 1 mg but the correct dose is the one that controls ACTH and that is rarely under 1 mg.
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Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com 
EC Owner 2001
The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

I marked 2mg. for Woody but we are fairly new to dealing with Cushings so this database is very important for his future!
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Chris H in CA 2021
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Woody%20and%20Chris

I chose the lower 2mg dose. But even though Monte has had some side affects they are tolerable considering the alternative. His biggest issue is the rough and thin hair coat that 3 mg daily causes.
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-Chris
May, 2019  Big Bear Lake, California
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Chris%20and%20Monte 
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=95892  

I can’t vote in this poll because my horses dose has been .5 mg for the past 1.5 years and he is doing great so far. His symptoms of spookiness are gone. He never went thru the veil or had laminitis. Great appetite. The only thing is his coat hasn’t completely shed out the past 2 springs and I have to clip the last little bit. I retest every April. Will see what his numbers are and also see how he sheds out this year!
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Sheri in Michigan USA
Joined 8-26-21

Please make my vote X 3 for over 5 mg compounded. 

My 25 yo gets 22mg, the 20 yo gets 8 mg and the 15 yo gets 10 mg.

They are all sound, healthy and full of energy. I am beyond thankful for Dr. K  

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Pamela Swartz 3 PPID/IR horses (25, 20 and 15 yo)

I so appreciate this group! I have learned so much about IR management and PPID from the posted questions and the moderator answers.

I have 2 equids on pergolide. My horse Julie is on 2.5mg compounded pergolide but does the compounded drug have same efficacy as the manufactured BI Prascend?
Her dose increased from 2mg about 8 months ago. For the past 2 years I have also supplemented with 0.5mg Prascend on top of her compounded dose for the seasonal rise. This seems to have prevented a fall laminitis these past 2 years. 

My pony Taiko remains on 0.5mg compounded pergolide but this past seasonal rise I supplemented with 0.25mg Prascend.
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DS and Julie
BC, Canada
3/2018

Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Delli%20and%20Julie

Photos: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=88389

Not been able to get over .75 mg without adverse side effects unrelated to veil. 

Will vote the first option. 

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Tanna 

April 2019, (Yahoo Group member 2008)
Langley, BC, Canada

Tula's Case History 

I am confused about the dosage information to provide.  When I used Pet Pharmacy the prescription was expressed as C-Pergolide Mesylate 5mg capsule.  When the pharmacy changed over to Avrio the prescription expression became C-Pergolide 4.2 mg capsule.  I have called and have been assured this is the same strength as Pet Pharmacy provided.  But which one do you want on the survey? And why is it so confusing?  I am increasing his dosage currently by .5 mg so what prescription strength should my veterinarian request if this increase should result in a low ACTH and hopefully insulin?

Thank you,
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Ellen and Crackers
July 2011, Goldendale, WA
Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Ellen%20and%20Crackers
Crackers' Photo Album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=283371

I want the 4.2 mg dose. That the dose of actual pergolide. The 5 mg is pergolide mesylate.  This is why we suggest prescriptions for compounders be written this way:

X mg of pergolide base from pergolide mesylate.
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Eleanor in PA

www.drkellon.com  BOGO 2 for 1 Course Sale Through End of January
EC Owner 2001
The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

Where do we vote?  One of my mares is on 12mg liquid pergolide and the other is getting 8mg and may need more after I test.
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Linda in Grass Valley, CA  2020  Midnight and Ostara
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Linda%20Midnight%20OStara