I have taken generic everything from the get go for the most part. If went to the brand now ...... couldn't
take it, but because have been on generic most of life.
Julie
Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net
http://www.2betrhealth.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "matt perros" <matt_perros2000@yahoo.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:26 PM
Subject: [epilepsy] Re: Generic meds
well im taking a genric of tegretoll cuz its alot ceaoper and I getthe same effects if iwere to take a
tegretol . plus im seizure free for 12 years or more
--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, Terry Martin <trm0818@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Scott,
>
> I am not opposed to taking generic drugs, but I will not switch from Keppra to the generic. The problem is
> that the genetics are not exactly the same as the name brand and by switching it can cause differences in
> how the body reacts.
>
> I was started on the name brand Keppra (no generic was available at that time). Keppra controls my absence
> seizures and I don't know how my body would react to a change. I was started on generic Dilantin in the
> hospital for grand mal seizures and after getting the correct dose to maintain a therapeutic level, my grand
> mal seizures have been controlled. I hope this helps. Take care.
>
> Terry
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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