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Lamictal XR Brand Name Vs Generic
Tue, 06/14/2016 - 12:59Topic: Medication Issues
Does any have any recent information or experience switching from Lamictal XR to Lamotrigine ER? Everything I could find is at least 2 years old and I know a lot can change in that period of time. I have had epilepsy for 15 years and have been on Lamitcal XR for at least 5 years (it is hard to remember because I have been on several medicines). It works for me but I recently changed insurance companies and I am looking at paying $1600/mo. until I hit the deductible vs $50/mo. I was previously on a Keppra generic and was taken off because there were too many side effects. Any information is greatly appreciated!
The generic works like the
Submitted by just_joe on Tue, 2016-06-14 - 16:18
The generic works like the name brand does. Pharmacies are now being required to give out th generic unless otherwise written on the RX by the doctor.