Re: [epilepsy] Generic Keppra

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.
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> From: "elizabeth" <equinn76@earthlink.net>
> To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [epilepsy] Generic Keppra
> Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 6:36 am
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> 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.
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> What state are you in? You should qualify for the PCIP plan in your state.
>
> elizabeth
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> Terry Martin <trm0818@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> >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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