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Guanabenz for Bleeders?? Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2016-01-11 3:32 PM 8 replies, 5719 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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epoh Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2016-01-10 3:33 PM Subject: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 494	Has anyone completely switched from lasix to guanabenz for their bleeders? Like/dislikes? Have you had any issues with it taking the run out of your horse??
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soonergirl98 Reg. Oct 2009	Posted 2016-01-10 7:36 PM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Expert Posts: 2013 Location: Piedmont, OK	No. I have only heard of guanabenz being used to take the spook out of one. I know several reiners who use it.
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WetSaddleBlankets Reg. Nov 2010	Posted 2016-01-10 8:08 PM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Gettin Jiggy Wit It Posts: 2734	Terri crooks the pharmacist for equine rx solutions uses it for bleeders. Maybe message her. She has some great information. Edited by WetSaddleBlankets 2016-01-10 8:10 PM
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2016-01-10 10:53 PM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Take a Picture Posts: 12841	I use it all the time but not for bleeders. Never heard my vet mention that.
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epoh Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2016-01-11 11:02 AM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 494	Thanks for the info! Have you guys noticed it taking the run out?
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Warriors Mom Reg. Mar 2015	Posted 2016-01-11 11:21 AM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Veteran Posts: 274	Guanabenz is a blood pressure med....lowers the blood pressure... i do not advocate using this med, even for loony crazy horses, I prefer something that deals in looney over an off label use.
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Warriors Mom Reg. Mar 2015	Posted 2016-01-11 11:22 AM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Veteran Posts: 274	Look at Kentucky Red w. minut dosages of lasix IV..or possibly Amicar.
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Cowgirl Kat Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2016-01-11 12:45 PM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Elite Veteran Posts: 999 Location: Sunny So Cal	I haven't heard of that for bleeders but my friend has had great success with THE Pulmon-EZ.
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2016-01-11 3:32 PM Subject: RE: Guanabenz for Bleeders??
Take a Picture Posts: 12841	epoh - 2016-01-11 11:02 AM Thanks for the info! Have you guys noticed it taking the run out? It does not take the run out. That is why I use it.
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