Monday, August 31, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Regular Lamictal vs genetic Lamictal

 

Next question I am going to ask doc is : ok if I start on brand do not switch to generic as the
bioavailability and other results are just not there. BUT what should I start and have only experienced
generic. So much to learn and understand, our brain is not easy to understand that is for sure. Takes a lot
of learning and understanding. If one kind is controlling ok do not change. (my way of thinking :)) If need or
want to go from brand - generic because of the $ value....make sure you look into at all the side effects.
Best to do everything in your power to stay on the Brand.
Julie

Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net
http://www.2betrhealth.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wendy Baur" <wendy.sue@gmail.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Regular Lamictal vs genetic Lamictal

Doris,

Your doctor is 100% correct and I wouldn't suggest the switch!
Julia was on generic then we got switched from one generic to another
and her seizures got worse. Then we got switched back to our original
generic and seizures got better. This is when I demanded a script
from Julia's neuro that stated "no generics." I simply didn't think
that the brand of drug should be a factor in Julia's care.

Wendy

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM, keepsmiling1023<dorisellen@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
> Since it is that time of year when the partical drug coverage under
> social security or disability, has reached its limit, I was wondering
> how anyone else is doing on the genetic Lamictal. I am not on it
> and when mentioning at doctor's office, they express it is not a good
> idea since the strength of the drug is not as accurate with the
> genetic one. How did you do if you made this type of change, or
> what do you think of this? Thanks for your time.
> Doris
>
>

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