The generic drugs don't seem to work as well for me when it comes to the
AED's. It might just because I am usually started out on the brand name
first that makes the difference. Other types of medicine I get the generic
kind anyway, so there is nothing to compare. I had seizures after the second
dose with Keppra when the pharmacy switched it to the generic. I started
getting the doctor to write on the prescription not to substitute the
generics.Some people don't have any problems, but if I am started out on
brand name stuff, I seem to. Hope everything works out with the medicine.
Take care.
Tammy
On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Tammara Wolfgram <tammy@maccetera.com>wrote:
>
>
> Terry, ask Walgreen's about why they gave you the generic. My experience
> was that it was actually my insurance company's policy that if a generic was
> available, all prescriptions should be filled with the generic. I can have
> my doctors contact the insurance to let them know that the brand name AED
> (for example) is medically necessary. I've never had a problem in getting
> the brand name if I have the doctor contact the insurance company. This may
> have been a new policy at your insurance company, or it might just be
> because it was the first time a generic was available for that drug.
>
> I use generics for some things, but had terrible experiences when Megan was
> on generic lamictal for two weeks. I would always insist on brand name AEDs
> and any other drug where you experience worse side effects with the generic
> or when the generic is not as effective.
>
> Take care,
> Tammy
> Megan's Mom
>
>
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