Elevated cholesterol (total) after Trilostane (Vetoryl) in dogs
312 reports to the FDA describe elevated cholesterol (total) in dogs given Trilostane. That is 2.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
312Reports
50%Marked serious
2.6%Recovered
9.9%Died or euthanised
89 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Trilostane treats Cushing's disease (an overactive adrenal gland).
Products with this ingredient include Vetoryl. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Trilostane cause elevated cholesterol (total) in dogs?
- 312 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 89 days of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
Elevated cholesterol (total) with similar medicines
- Elevated cholesterol (total) after Insulin 83 reports · 1.1% of its reports
- Elevated cholesterol (total) after Phenylpropanolamine (Proin) 20 reports · 0.5% of its reports
- Elevated cholesterol (total) after Levothyroxine 25 reports · 0.8% of its reports
All reported side effects of Trilostane in dogs · Medicines most reported with elevated cholesterol (total)