Posted by yxibow on May 15, 2006, at 5:17:33
In reply to Re: Generic vs Brand...evidence emerging..., posted by Deneb on May 15, 2006, at 1:32:38
> I don't like generic Wellbutrin SR, but not because it doesn't work the same (I can't really tell anything really with or without the Wellbutrin), but because I need to keep it in it's original container, with the moisture absorbent packs. What happens if I don't keep it in there with the moisture absorbing packs? Will the active ingredient break down?
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> I don't like generic Wellbutrin because of that. I keep worrying about the moisture.
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> Deneb*All medications intended for long term storage should be stored at a reasonable room temperature, not in the bathroom cabinet as often people do, and away from humidity.
It isn't just your generic Wellbutrin -- propranolol tends to crumble if it isn't kept at an average temperature. The silica gel pacs are in brand name medication as well, they are there to absorb moisture and have been used for many years.
I don't think you need to worry all that much if you keep medication somewhere betweeen 50 and 75 degrees say, and a low humidity -- i.e., not on the back dashboard of a car or something where it could melt.
You don't have to keep it in its original container if you ask your pharmacist for some extra silica gel pacs -- you can also order them quite cheaply on Ebay if you want to put your medication in another bottle. But for memory's sake its best to keep medications in their original bottle so you don't confuse it with other medications and can prove you're the original owner of it if stopped by law authority anywhere.
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