Posted by missliz on March 23, 2003, at 23:55:30
In reply to Re: Anyone feel worse on generic Remeron than the regu, posted by McPac on March 23, 2003, at 20:15:52
I've never done Remeron, but I know for a fact that certain classes of drug don't do well as generic. (Got a lecture from my GP) Even though the drug may seem the same on paper, actual bioavailability can vary widely. It has to do with the manufacturing proccesses and how they differ between companies. Tegretol is a great example of this- the name brand is an excellent drug, but the generic isn't worth the blackboard chalk it appears to be made from. They are effectively two different drugs.
You need to take this up with your doctor. The dose may need to be increased, or the generic may just be junk and you may be better off on the Real Stuff. This is an actual issue, not just you being "mental" ;) . Different generic manufacturers make different acting drug, too, so you need to stay with one brand. Switching generics can be just switching doses, regardles of what the label says.missliz
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