Question about generic brands
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Hoping someone can shed some light. I've been on sertraline since late December. Began on the branded Lustral and then put on to a generic which was fine. However, my latest prescription was issued yet another generic and since going on to this one I've felt worse. Last week I was feeling, dare I say fabulous, and since the weekend, when I started the new lot, I've felt increasingly worse. The only thing that has changed is the meds. The doctor has informed me that there is no difference in the many generic brands but surely there must be some difference?
Has anyone experienced anything similar?
Thanks in advance.
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natalie2608 Mrslolad
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jGloucs Mrslolad
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i'm so glad someone has posted this question. I've spent years trying to convince my Dr. that I only want Lustral. I've explained that when I get generic sertraline it is often from Spain or some other European country, and each time I start a different one, I seem to need to readjust. I have a few days when my system seems out of sorts. He assured me they were all the same, BUT when I asked at several pharmacies, the pharmacists weren't as convinced. They admitted that different brands do indeed use different fillers, and some said they had heard of people experiencing similar reactions to different tablets. It drove me mad. I got the Dr. to continue with Lustral, but then got a letter from the practice manager 'suggesting' that as it cost the practice over £100 per year to supply me with it, I 'consider' changing to the generic form. I asked the pharmacy for a cost comparison and Lustral is indeed very expensive. Something like £12 per pack, compared with 9p per tablet with the generic, so I can understand them wanting to cut the cost. However, Lustral for me, was definitely the best. Generic may have been ok if they didn''t keep switching brands, but they did, so couldn't give them fair comparison. I've now decided to come off them and am tapering very slowly. All well so far. Good luck,
J
natalie2608 Mrslolad
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One takes any drug by choice (usually)
R0bert Mrslolad
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