Posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 17:05:25
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist?, posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 15:55:19
> Hi
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> Yes, every drug has a generic name. Some mediations are only available as branded products though.
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> EdAgain thanks I am going with your answer and my pharmacist of over 40 years in the industry for now. My only concern and question is to storm rider.
I have cut and copied this message she had posted only because I question what her pharmacist has told her or giving her and not her honesty by a long shot...she has given much good advice and helped many many people on here including myself;.....just out of concern for her to double check her info please......Posted by storm rider on February 20, 2006, at 14:55:05
A generic version has just become available...
at least my pharmacy offered me the choice of a generic brand two months ago for the first time so I am assuming that it has just become availableThe generic brand is still costly but significantly lower than the original...
ask your pharmacist
Posted by Storm Rider on February 21, 2006, at 20:39:15
Have been using the generic for a month or so only, so cannot really say.
I did lose weight on the topomax and would assume that one would lose weight on the generic as I have not suddenly gained weight since changing to the generic...
as I said in a previous post, if the meds are not identical in properties, the pharmacist cannot switch them so I think it is safe to assume that the generic would help with weight loss too...I am only concerned at how this person is getting the generic form if in fact it doesn't exist. Causes me concern and much confusion. Any comments? DR BOB? Just scares me. Anyone know the answers as to what we are told and what we are taking? Thanks
Nettie
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