Generic vs. Brand Name - Knowing the Facts

By Stephanie, Health Guide Thursday, November 18, 2010
  I have long been a supporter of generic medications. They are not only less expensive for me but they are less expensive for insurance companies. I continue to believe this and believe that everyone should try generic medications first but recently I’ve heard more about generic medicati...
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I am a bipolar who was successfully on Eskalith 450 for nearly a decade. When I first got put on it, they switched me to the generic form, which was not effective, they put me back on the brand name, and vulaa, I was fine again!

Last year I felt myself slipping and slipping, I could not understand why. I recently found out they have me back on generic Lithium. WOW is all I can say. I have been in a full blown cycle for a few months now.

Thank you for NOTHING to the manufacturer, your love of money is harming people!!

 

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By Stephanie, Health Guide— Last Modified: 02/02/12, First Published: 11/18/10