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Acepromazine

Postby madelyn » Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:34 am

I've been reading through my horsebook shelf, and found an interesting book, "Understanding Equine Medications." It is a fairly new edition; anyhow I came across a startling bit under Acepromazine. Under adverse side effects, "can cause penile paralysis." Since I have used Ace on one of my stallions to work with control issues -- he is not paralyzed and is quite fertile -- I was wondering if anyone had experienced this using Ace. Further, is there more data as to whether paralysis is likely to occur IV, IM or Oral?
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Postby mary syers » Thu Sep 08, 2005 2:03 pm

Its one of the things they warm us about in vet school. They are unable to draw the penis back into the sheath. Does not effect fertility, as far as I know. Get your vet to give you some Rompum or Detomadine. Safer for your stallion. Mary Syers
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Postby Intrinsic Worth » Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:15 pm

Actually I have heard of a stallion becoming sterile after having been given Ace.
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Postby adrienne » Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:39 pm

At most places I've worked its been complete nonono with ace on stallions or geldings. It's not an everytime thing, but something that can happen. I figure it's better safe than sorry when there are other options available.

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