Posted by SLS on October 31, 2005, at 18:50:00
In reply to Re: lithium- initial effect then apathy » SLS, posted by Phillipa on October 31, 2005, at 17:58:22
> Scott, I forgot to mention that she ordered it as Pamelor. Does it make a difference?
I use the generic.
In theory, the generics should be equivalent to the original brand name medications. In practice, this is not always the case. Although the active ingredients are the same, the inactive excipient recipes and manufacturing can be quite different. This can lead to differences in bioavailability as the drug preparation proceeds through the gastrointestinal tract. Larry Hoover can better describe the details.
So far, I haven't had a problem with the generic. As you've said, the TCAs and their generic preparations have been around for a long time. Relatively speaking, they are cheap. Still, you are paying a premium for the Pamelor. It would be consistent, if nothing else. If you are still reluctant to use a generic for fear of lack of consistency, you could always ask your pharmacist to use the same generic supplier.
If the money is coming out of your pocket, I would recommend the generic.
- Scott
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