Can I Take My Pet’s Medication? | PR Newswire [Video]

Pet Toxicology Experts Warn Humans of Potential Dangers

, /PRNewswire/ — Have you noticed that some of your pet’s medications appear to be the same as human medications, but a few are less expensive? It’s not your imagination, and it may have you asking, “Can I take my pet’s medication?”

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The price of prescription drugs in the U.S. is significantly higher, sometimes two to four times, compared with prices in other high-income industrialized countries. As a result, many people travel to Mexico or Canada in search of lower prices, but some may consider sharing their pet’s prescription to save money. Despite the tempting cost savings, the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline strongly urge against it and here’s why.

“According to a recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine, some of your dog’s drugs may be less expensive than your own similar medication,” said Dr. Renee Schmid, …