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Brand name Lamictal vs. Generic
Sat, 11/23/2019 - 20:23Topic: Medication Issues
I know this has probably asked before. I’d like to hear from people who switched from brand name Lamictal to the generic. Were there side effects or problems. Did it control your seizures. Thanks
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I have been taking the
Submitted by jenn-u on Sun, 2019-12-01 - 15:27
I have been taking the generic for 9 months now wiith no issues. I use the Good RX card as my insurance is terrible. I have found that Walmart and Costco has the best pricing. Hope this helps.
Hi, Thank you for posting.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-11-25 - 08:43
Hi, Thank you for posting. Treatment and how your body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. It’s important that you continue follow-up with your healthcare to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you and if you experience any changes in side effects,seizure types/frequency, behaviors and symptoms. To find out what side effects are most common with your medication, find it on our list of seizure medications, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects And review our section on seizure medication common concerns, and learn more about generic brands, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/common-concerns https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/professionals/diagnosis-treatment/therapeutic-and-generic-substitutions Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline