Posted by Cam W. on May 30, 2001, at 10:08:32
In reply to Pindolol Augmentation with Few Side-effects, posted by SalArmy4me on May 30, 2001, at 1:19:34
Sal - Why only brand name pindolol (Visken™ in Canada)? The generic versions must be between 95% and 105% bioequivalent to the brand name. The only difference being the tablet binders and excipients.
Also, here in Canada, we have what are called "ultra-generics", where the brand name company either starts their own generic company (eg. Altimed - Glaxo Wellcome/Upjohn/others; Linson - Bristol Meyers/Squibb) to compete against the strictly generic companies. Good scam, huh; sell both, but under different names and at different prices. The only difference is the dye stamp. Ya gotta shake your head.
Also, we have tried pindolol several times over the past few years to quicken SSRI response and to augment partial SSRI response. We have found that it really hasn't worked all that well in clinical practice; although, as Scott shows, it looks good on paper.
We've also never really had any problem with side effects, except for some dizziness and postural hypotension. One guy did report seriously smelly gas attacks (enough to drive his wife into the spare room). This was probably more due to diet (esp. the smell).
Thanks again, Sal - Cam
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