Yes, I've heard that different brands of anti seizure meds can make a difference. I was afraid to switch from the brand named drug Keppra when the generic became available. At that time I had health insurance. I continued to pay the extra copayment. After a short time I read that one of the generic brands of Keppra was taken off the market because people who had their seizures controlled by brand name Keppra, we're now having seizures. When I lost my insurance, I was afraid to switch to generic, but had to because of the cost. I felt more tired for awhile.
Even though the active ingredients are supposed to be the same, the inactive ingredients vary and can be absorbed differently. I would contact your doctor for his/her advice.
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On Aug 18, 2012, at 7:20 AM, "Louise" <mtt5nf@yahoo.com> wrote:
> For over ten years I was on generic Tegrotol and I'd still have seizures , tonic clonic 2-4 times a year. Since I've been on the original Tegrotol. This November will be 3 years that I have not had a tonic clonic seizure.
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> > Thanks!
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