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Bonita Bonnie Dockery
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Username: bcdoc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008 - 3:23 pm: |   |
Hello, I am new to this forum and am very interested in any new updates about use of Equioxx versus Previcox. My 14 yr. old gelding has very arthritic hocks that my vet has injected several times (with ethel alcohol). Apparently, the hocks are close to fusing. My vet has prescribed Equioxx for pain management and recommends that my gelding take it for an extended period of time (3+ months). At $10. a tube per day, I cannot afford this treatment regimen for long.I was very excited to read the posts in January '08 about the use of Previcox and the vast difference in cost. However, I don't seem to find any updates since Jan. Any information/advice will be greatly appreciated! Bonnie D. |
Lucy
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Username: chance48
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008 - 9:31 pm: | |
Hi Bonnie,
So glad to have you join the discussion of Equioxx/firocoxib/Previcox. I own a boarding stable with about 40 horses. We have been using Previcox for 4 horses with arthritic hocks and have had very good results. Of course the results vary with the severity of the arthritis but all of the horses have shown significant improvement in their comfort and movement with the Previcox. I try to manage the medication so that they have a couple of days here and there without medication. 3 of the horses have been on the medication for six months with no ill effects so far. I have also used the Previcox shorter term for a few cases of horses with injuries and it has been very effective in controlling pain.
As I mentioned before, I buy the 227 mg. tablets and cut them into quarters. I will often place the piece of pill into a slice of apple and feed it by hand to be sure that it actually gets into the horse. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: dro
Post Number: 20874
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 6:36 am: | |
Hello Bonnie,
I continue to recommend Previcox over the more expensive Equioxx for those willing to take the small chance that the difference in formulation is somehow significant from a pharmacological or toxic standpoint. Results have been good.
DrO |
Elizabeth Kaufman
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Username: ekaufman
Post Number: 582
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 9:24 am: | |
Hi Bonnie,
I use Previcox (57mg dachsund tab) in place of Equioxx, and I certainly see a result from the Previcox. I have one horse that, like yours, had a trial on Equioxx before I switched to Previcox.
In my opinion, her soundness is comparable on the cheaper drug, but there are other factors (improving weather, possibly improving fitness etc.) so that's not science.
Good luck! That paste is quite obscenely expensive. |
Bonita Bonnie Dockery
New Member
Username: bcdoc
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 11:59 am: | |
Many thanks for the helpful replies. I will speak with my vet, and hopefully he will be willing to prescribe the Previcox. This is a wonderful discussion group! Bonnie |
