Posted by PeterMartin on November 14, 2018, at 21:30:50
In reply to Re: I feel like I am brain damaged. Please read., posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2018, at 18:06:50
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> > I'd also check on the generic Parnate you received. Rosyln below mentioned she can't get activas brand now but only par. I truly believe different generics can have seriously different effects ranging from being ineffective to downright terrible side effects.
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> Just wanted to clarify :) --I think they're still making the Actavis, it's just that my particular pharmacy switched generics on me (or their warehouse did) while I'm still working on reaching my target dose. And they're not too concerned about keeping the med in stock for me.
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> But that's me, my pharmacy and where I live, etc.
> If Scott is in or near a major city he might not have these problems. At least I hope not.
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>Gotcha!
I'm just saying it's important to consider the brand of generic meds you're taking in particular lamictal. The most common (and best) generic for Lamictal was discontinued by Teva in July. Many people suddenly having major problems when they didn't realize their pharmacy switched them to another brand or that a different brand could have vastly different effects. I'm not sure why Lamictal has so many "bad" generics but if you read through this thread you'll see many people had issues when they had to switch from Teva to another brand: https://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-Is-The-Best-Generic-Of-Lamictal-244558_p4.htm
TARO Lamictal is the only one I've found to work for me as Teva (and brand) did since I started taking it in 2008. Alembic and Cipla both had me rapid cycling and depressed.
I always stick w/ the same manufacturers now. If meds I think are going to work don't for some reason I'll try another generic brand to confirm it's the drug and not the maker (Most in India or China).
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