This drug may be expensive, and it must be given twice a day; however, compared to the cost of ongoing testing with Lysodren treatment, the increased cost of Ketoconazole may be inconsequential. (texaswestveterinarian.com)
Because the body needs some steroid to function properly, Lysodren treatment must be fine - tuned and monitored regularly by ACTH stimulation testing. (greythealth.com)
A new approach is to use Lysodren at very high doses to totally destroy the adrenal tissue, leaving the patient permanently adrenal - insufficient and requiring regular supplementation of cortisol and other adrenal hormones. (hallettvet.com)