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Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2010, at 20:52:57
Intersting was watching Dr. Oz and he had experts on who delt with the topic of generics vs name brand. They mentioned two names of meds had made a huge difference in how people felt. One was Wellbutrin. As when went generic it created bad side effects and lack of doing what it's supposed to do. Another was a seizure med. So two questions what year did wellbutrin go generic, and also is Kreppa a seizure med as the name brands are superior according to the experts as so important. Main message was listen to your body if switched to a generic and if doesn't feel the same go back on name brand and yes it will cost more. But somehow you must do it. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 13, 2010, at 12:12:56
In reply to Pay Attention Old Topic but New Info From TV, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2010, at 20:52:57
>he had experts on who dealt with the topic
I wonder whether the so-called experts were receiving drug company sponsorship? Big Pharma will be absolutely loving it.
>is Keppra a seizure med?
Yes. Keppra is the brand name for levetiracetam, a drug which is used predominantly to prevent partial seizures.
>yes it will cost more. But somehow you must do it.
Before you decide to remortgage your home to pay for an off-patent brand, please don't forget to consider the multitude of other reasons that you may be feeling different. If, after careful consideration, you are still unhappy with your medication, perhaps it would be better to ask for a different generic next time. This way, you might avoid getting ripped off.
The price of branded medicines in the US is absolutely horrific. European prices are often an order of magnitude lower. I believe that Australian price are also much better. Take Prozac, for example. Why is it that we hear of Americans paying hundreds of dollars for Prozac? A pack of brand name Prozac (30 capsules) costs the UK National Health Service only £5 (July 2010 price). The equivalent generic version costs the Health Service £2.31 (July to September 2010 price). Eli Lilly cannot possibly claim that the phenomenally high price in the US is needed to pay for the cost of research and development. This is an old drug which has already created immense profits. The only reason that it costs you so much money is because you are lining the wallets of the company's shareholders......and paying for an excess of advertising. There are a variety of generics available. It should certainly be possible to find one that suits.
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2010, at 19:39:12
In reply to Re: Pay Attention Old Topic but New Info From TV, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 13, 2010, at 12:12:56
Don't know who they were with. But that same theme is heard again and again like the nardil when changed didn't work for many. Like my synthroid was told never take any generic just namebrand so I do. I looked on the net last night and it seems like lexapro 30 days at l0mg was only $78.00. Right now I have stayed on the luvox as medicaire doesn't charge for it it's free. Love PJxx
Posted by emmanuel98 on August 13, 2010, at 21:09:53
In reply to Re: Pay Attention Old Topic but New Info From TV » ed_uk2010, posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2010, at 19:39:12
I just picked up a refill for my parnate prescription (generic tranylcypromine), paid a $10 co-pay and read the pharmacy insert which said my insurance had saved me $235. This means generic parnate, which has been around since the 50s retails for $245 without insurance in the US. Incredible!
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2010, at 21:17:32
In reply to Re: Pay Attention Old Topic but New Info From TV, posted by emmanuel98 on August 13, 2010, at 21:09:53
So what is going to happen when the government mandates what meds we can have prescribed and there is universal health coverage as they would like to see? So you're saying generic was that expensive? Is there a name brand now wonder what that cost pretty scary. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 13, 2010, at 22:14:07
In reply to Re: Pay Attention Old Topic but New Info From TV » ed_uk2010, posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2010, at 19:39:12
>Don't know who they were with. But that same theme is heard again and again....
Well yes, it's an issue which has been discussed ad nauseum on psycho-babble. Unfortunately, there's been a lot of misinformation presented.
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