Posted by JohnL on September 6, 2001, at 4:53:25
Hi all,
I have noticed myself deteriorating recently. I have been completely confused as to why that is happening. At first glance, nothing has changed. But with deeper investigation, I discovered that my most recent prescription refill was for generic fluoxetine instead of authentic Prozac.So I got another refill, this time with real Prozac. I could tell a very positive difference the very first day I switched from generic to authentic.
I understand that the authentic version and the generic version are molecularly and chemically identical, supposedly. My pharmacist told me the only difference is in the inert fillers. But I am totally completely convinced they are not the same. How they are not the same is a mystery to me. I don't get it. I do not understand. All I know for sure is that I deteriorate on generic fluoxetine, and I thrive on authentic fluoxetine from Ely Lilly.
I have heard similar reports from other people concerning generic versus authentic with other drugs. I always thought it was a bunch of nonsense. Now I feel differently about it.
Why and how is generic different from authentic? There IS a difference, no doubt about it. It is NOT my imagination, and it is NOT placebo effect. It is REAL.
Anyone have any ideas on this?
Thank you,
John
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