Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Re: switching from brand to generic

Peaceful journey,

Welcome to our group but you didn't sign your name.

Thanks for the info about switching from brand to generic.

Millie

> When my son's doctor changed his medication the pharmacy said the
> insurance would only apporve the generic. The doctor, however, was
> very adament about not taking the generic. The doctor had to call
> the insurance company and get them to appove it. The insurance sent
> me a letter a few days later that stated as long as he is on this
> medication he will be able to get the name brand at the generic price.
>
>
> --- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, <Uniquepnk@...> wrote:
>>
>> Terry,
>>
>> I can't believe they did.The pharmacy switched the Keppra to the
> generic a few months ago and I tried to take it for awhile, but I
> always flet the auras and so I had to talk to my family doctor and he
> had to get the brand name Keppra back for me. I had to call the
> pharmacy I go to the other day a couple of days before to get it
> preauthorized again.I am glad you didn't have no problems keeping it.
> I don't like the generics, but sometimes you have to take them when
> medicaid won't pay for them.Take care.
>>
>> Tammy
>> ---- terry martin <trm0818@...> wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > They tried to switch me to the generic form of Keppra also. I
> told the pharmacy that I didn't want it and they gave me the Keppra.
> I was surprised that it was that easy. It didn't even have to go
> through my doctor. Take care.
>> >
>> > Terry
>> > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>> >
>>
>
>
>

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