Medicaid Shuffling Generics

Hi Lorindarose,Thank you for posting. Different seizure medicines tend to produce different types of side effects. 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-effectsIt’s important that you continue follow-up with your healthcare if you experience any changes in side effects, seizure types, frequency, behaviors and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. 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-concernshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/professionals/diagnosis-treatment/therapeutic-and-generic-substitutions For additional information regarding insurance appeals please, visit: www.patientadvocate.orgOr for information regarding our patient assistance programs, visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline/patient-assistance Additionally, you may contact the Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.

My husband is extremely sensitive to which generics he can take.  There are things called authorized generics which, if I understand it, means they are very close or identical to the brand.  You aren’t crazy.  My husband found people that manufacture what he needs and therefore the same brand is there every time he needs it.  Give them a try- called Go Go Meds