Posted by nolegirl323 on January 27, 2010, at 1:21:51
In reply to Re: depression is getting worse, posted by bleauberry on January 26, 2010, at 17:44:29
I just want to thank all of you for your input, it really helps to have additional information from others, so that when I do talk to my pdoc, I have your experiences to discuss with him.
I am especially intrigued by the brand name vs. generic discussion. I've always wondered whether or not there was actually a difference in the efficacy of a generic vs. a brand name. My pdoc actually did tell me that generic lamictal is *NOT* as effective as the brand name. AFter he told me this, I asked the pharmacist; the pharmacist said that "they are all the same, they have all the same chemicals in them, there is no difference." But, I've always had a hard time believing that. Different pharmaceudical companies manufacture pills in different ways, so there has to be some difference, somewhere.
Thank you all for your support, and I think that you have all helped me to muster the courage to confront my pdoc with the issues that I'm having with my current treatment.
Bless you all :)
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