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Lamictal - switch to generic lamotrigine?

Fri, 08/08/2008 - 18:27
Hi, everybody. I just joined this site yesterday. I saw a forum where a few people were discussing transitioning to generic lamotrigine (just released) from Lamictol. But now I can't seem to find the forum. I'm considering the generic switch and am wondering if anyone's done it yet, gotten advice on it, etc. Please help! (Or let me know where to find yesterday's forum! It's not coming up in the search.)

Comments

Re: Lamictol - switch to generic lamotrigine?

Submitted by roxibaby16 on Sat, 2008-08-09 - 14:21
to tell the truth changing to the generic doesnt make a difference its just cheaper

Re: Lamictol - switch to generic lamotrigine?

Submitted by RGbrainstorm on Sun, 2008-08-10 - 14:37
Have you done it?

Re: Lamictol - switch to generic lamotrigine?

Submitted by azgecko on Tue, 2008-08-19 - 23:17
Hi, I switched to the generic lamotrigine several weeks ago and I have not had any issues with it whatsoever.  My sister is a pharmacist and I had her weigh in on it before I made my decision.  She gave me the thumbs up.  I have been happy with the generic version.  Sorry to hear about the others who have not.  I can offer empathy when it comes to medications.  I have been switching prescriptions around for the past 3 years trying to find the right fit to make me seizure free.

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