Posted by ConcernedMom4 on May 4, 2007, at 23:27:32
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Squirrel on April 18, 2007, at 14:40:49
Well, I had been on Wellbutrin XL for almost a year when I got pregnant. I stopped the med cold turkey because of the potential harm to the fetus. I struggled with my depression my whole pregnancy, and it got worse post-partum. When my milk supply wasn't sufficient anymore (basically because I wasn't eating because of my depression), I stopped breastfeeding and I called my doctor and asked to be put back on the Wellbutrin XL. Now, he suggested trying a different med at first because I have no medical insurance now, and as you probably know, Wellbutrin is very expensive. The problem with that is, I for some reason have a hard time taking medication. I am allergic to so many it's ridiculous! So, I am always very hesitant to start a new med...especially when I already know one works for me. So, I've been on the Wellbutrin XL for a month now and I am feeling so much better, and still feel like I am improving every day. So, much to my surprise when I got home from the pharmacy today, the bottle looked different. I opened it and the pill looked different. I finally read the name on the perscription and realized I was given the generic. Trying not to overreact and panic, I of course got online right away to research the difference between the brand name and the generic. Needless to say, I called the pharmacy right away and asked them why I was given the generic, especially when I paid cash for the medication. Lucky me, I didn't have to fight an insurance company. They told me to bring it back in and they would give me the brand name. We will see if they actually give me problems with it when I go back in tomorrow morning, though.
Basically, my point is, thank you for posting all your personal stories because without reading them, I would have tried it...and had a major problem. I can't afford to dip back down into my depression (not that I am suggesting any of you can either!), because I have a newborn to take care of, as well as my other three children! I need to be on my toes! And you know that commercial about your depression hurting everyone around you...that is so true. Unfortunately, when I can't get up and go, and take my children places, and do things with them, and help them with homework, etc., who do you really think I am hurting?? Thank goodness I have found something that works for me, and I found it while my children are still young and don't really know better yet. It comes down to my children being more important to me than taking a chance trying a med that may make me worse than when I wasn't on anything at all!
I want to encourage each and every one of you to report the differences between the two meds to your doctor, and to the FDA. Let's try to stop these terrible trials that people are having to go through all because of the pharmacies and insurance companies!
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