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Lamotrogine Supplier
Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:14Topic: Medication Issues
I have been taking CADISTA brand lamotrigine for over 10 years, albeit very difficult to get a hold of. I live in FL and have to have my family get it for me in CT at a Costco and mail it to me. It is just not available anywhere. I have called hundreds of pharmacies in Florida and contacted CADISTA, and still have to go through the COSTCO in CT.
A couple of weeks ago COSTCO was unable to get CADISTA and prescribed ALEMBIC. It seemed fine, then about a week later I was having trouble sleeping, on week 2 I could not get more than 1 or 2 hours of sleep. Finally, on Friday morning I had a severe panic attack, unlike anything I could ever imagine, at WORK! I am a fourth grade teacher.
Has anyone had similar issues? Everytime I have tried to switch suppliers I have an issue. With TEVA lamotrigine I got swollen lymphnodes.
Many years ago on TEGRETOL when I was switched to TARO I ended up having seizures multiple times a day for over a year, that CADISTA lamotrigine finally solved.
CADISTA lamotrigine has been a lifesaver, I am just so scared of not being able to get it. I was able to track it down with the help of family in CT at a small mom and pop shop and it will be delivered today. I am hoping that everything will just go back to normal quickly.
Comments
Thank you for your response.
Submitted by sunshinedaydream77 on Tue, 2020-01-28 - 14:56
Thank you for your response. I am currently back on the Cadista since last nights dosage. But I am so irritable and anxious, this is very similar as to 2010 when I went through a similar situation, and it took me months, if not years to get rid fo the anxiety.
Hello, Thank you for the
Submitted by tommyleaton on Fri, 2020-02-07 - 07:55
Hello, Thank you for the posting. I would think lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Lamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. To get more information visit: https://www.pipelinepharma.com/lamotrigine-manufacturers
Hi, Thank you for posting, we
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2020-01-28 - 09:21
Hi, Thank you for posting, we understand this must be very frustrating for you to experience. Treatment and how the body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. To learn more about generic medications and things to look for, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/common-concernsAlthough it does not sound like you are taking Lamotrigine manufactured by Taro Pharmaceutical currently, we did post about a medication recall due to possible contamination with other medicine, to learn more visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2020/1/taro-pharmaceuticals-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-lamotrigine-100-mg-tabletsIt’s important that you're discussing your concerns with your healthcare team further and if you continue to experience any changes in side effects, symptoms, behaviors, moods, seizure types/frequency, to help determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. Your healthcare team may also help locate a local pharmacy that carries CADISTA brand of Lamotrigine, or your local pharmacy may be able to order this for you. Additionally, contact your local Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates ,for further assistance,or you may also call our 24/7 Helpline:1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources, epilepsy.com/helpline