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Generic Topamax

Tue, 11/07/2006 - 09:28
Does anyone know if there will be an generic brand of Topamax coming out any time in the near future? My daughter (21) has gotten great results from the brand Topamax but her new insurance won't pay for it so she's just stopped using it. She has focal seizures but also uses this to control her migraines. Needless to say her headaches have gotten out of control. I had read somewhere (but can't remember where) that a generic Topamax will be on the market sometime in the near future. If anyone has any information on this or knows where I can go to find out, please respond. Thanks for any help.

Comments

Re: Generic Topamax

Submitted by DancingSunlight on Thu, 2008-10-02 - 18:29

My son is 20.  His first seizure was a year ago and so far hasn't had one since.  The name brand Topamax makes him ill to his stomach.  He rarely feels hungry and has lost 30 pounds.  We were at the specialist yesterday and she said the generic should be available in the United States within the year.  He lost his medical insurance so I applied for medcare (program to assist those who have life threatening situations to obtain medication, etc).  He does qualify.  It is a sliding scale application due to income.  This is based on his income, excluding the parents'.  The lady at Medcare (not medicaid or any of those programs), advised me she was told it would be available 9-1-08.  Apparently, the availability date has been extended.

 My comment about people going without this medication.  There is help available.  It is up to you to find it.  I did for my son. Please, do much research and find out any assistance for those going without prevention medication.  This is a life threatening condition and should not be down sided.

My son is 20.  His first seizure was a year ago and so far hasn't had one since.  The name brand Topamax makes him ill to his stomach.  He rarely feels hungry and has lost 30 pounds.  We were at the specialist yesterday and she said the generic should be available in the United States within the year.  He lost his medical insurance so I applied for medcare (program to assist those who have life threatening situations to obtain medication, etc).  He does qualify.  It is a sliding scale application due to income.  This is based on his income, excluding the parents'.  The lady at Medcare (not medicaid or any of those programs), advised me she was told it would be available 9-1-08.  Apparently, the availability date has been extended.

 My comment about people going without this medication.  There is help available.  It is up to you to find it.  I did for my son. Please, do much research and find out any assistance for those going without prevention medication.  This is a life threatening condition and should not be down sided.

Re: Generic Topamax

Submitted by seakats on Thu, 2008-10-02 - 19:50

My neurologist told me that the generic form of topamax is soon to be in the US.  He said that the week of the 15th while I was getting my VEEG done so it should be soon.

Don't Drink and Drive

My neurologist told me that the generic form of topamax is soon to be in the US.  He said that the week of the 15th while I was getting my VEEG done so it should be soon.

Don't Drink and Drive

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