Posted by Neverquit on November 16, 2008, at 9:13:00
In reply to Re: I noticed something with the name brand, too, posted by linkadge on November 16, 2008, at 5:34:49
> I think it is all in your mind. It is possible to be allergic to an ingredient but thats about it IMHO.
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> I just can't see one version working and another one not, especially if you have tried adjusting the dose. It is the exact same drug and I highly doubt the fillers are psychoactive.
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> The other thing too is that fluoxetine has a very long half life. So even if there is a slight inconsistency from dose to dose, this is unlikely to have a major impact on the long term blood level.
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> Just my 2 cents
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> Linkadge
I understand the potential scepticism; hence the title of the thread.A few points:
As an FYI, I have a degree in Psych and am familiar with the placebo effect and the "what should be" regarding generics and name brands. I am not saying that to imply "expert power", I am saying that to give some context regarding my perspective.
In subsequent research, I have noticed that I am alone in observing this:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020301/msgs/96481.html
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