I'm one of those people that has not found any generic drug to be effective for it's purpose.  I've been taking Lamictial for 5 years and the new generic form just came out. IT IS NOT CHEAP HERE.  I can only get a few at a time because of the cost.  I paid $26 for 5.  30 would have been $142 compared to $160 for Lamictal.  I have no insurance now so I guess until it's been out in the generic form for awhile until the cost goes down I'm either stuck with it or don't take it.  In my case, I have not found it to be as effective as the Lamictal.  I can feel the difference in maintaining my moods.

Pam

I was on on Lamictal for 2 years in treatment of bipolar disorder before being asked by my doctor if I would want to try to switch to the generic because it would save me money. Within one month I was having wild mood swings, I fell behind in school, and I lost my best friend. That generic brand took a month away fro my stable life that I will never get back. I don't care how I have to pay for it but I will never get the generic brand again. I strongly recommend that if Lamictal is working for you to NOT switch.