Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Re: [epilepsy] Generic Keppra

 

Tammy,

I read somewhere that when generic Keppra came out, some patients had seizures. A law suit was filed against the company. I know that there are several companies that make generic Keppra. Do you know which company made the Keppra that you had problems with?

Terry

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On Jan 25, 2012, at 8:49 PM, "uniquepnk tds.net" <Uniquepnk@tds.net> wrote:

> Terry,
>
> I have been on the Keppra and had problems more than once with it. Two or
> three times when I got the generic Keppra after the second dose, I had
> seizures. My neurologist switched me to the Keppra XR, and that done ok for
> me. Now they have a generic for it too and my medical plan won't pay for
> the brand name anymore either. I don't like it but I am stuck with it.Some
> meds doesn't make any difference whether they are generic or not to me, but
> the AEDs do. It is hard to understand why charge so much for something like
> that. I hope you have no problems with it. Take care.
>
> Tammy
>
> On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM, bobmcm@swbell.net <bobmcm@swbell.net>wrote:
>
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>> I do not take Keppra, but I did switch from brand Tegretol to generic
>> Tegretol, and have not had any difficulties. I do tend to be a bit
>> sensitive to changes in medication, and this was a concern when we made
>> this change, but all has gone well. I was in the same situation and was
>> forced to change to the generic because of cost. Good luck in finding a new
>> position.
>>
>> Robert M.
>>
>>
>> ----- Reply message -----
>> From: "elizabeth" <equinn76@earthlink.net>
>> To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
>> Subject: [epilepsy] Generic Keppra
>> Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 6:36 am
>>
>> I used to be on and still take generic keppra (as emergency add-on). I
>> have never had a problem with it...but I don't have issues normally!
>>
>> Remember-more than one company can make it, and it's just the dissolution
>> rate and fillers that are different, but sometimes that's enough. Also, CVS
>> may carry a different generic than Walgreen's, since multiple companies
>> make them.
>>
>> What state are you in? You should qualify for the PCIP plan in your state.
>>
>> elizabeth
>>
>> Sent from Samsung mobile
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>> Terry Martin <trm0818@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> I haven't written in a while but I read the posts. Has anyone changed
>> from the name brand Keppra to the generic form of Keppra? Did you have any
>> problems after switching?
>>>
>>> I do not have health insurance any more. I was on COBRA but it has
>> expired and I can't find a full time job.
>>> Take care.
>>>
>>> Terry
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