Posted by zenhussy on February 5, 2007, at 13:48:13
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » zenhussy, posted by SallyAnne on February 3, 2007, at 11:34:34
>>> At first I thought the pharm was in error because the pills are huge and oblong. But the label said it was substituting for Wellbutrin. I'm all for saving money. So I took the pill. I'm amazed at the negative difference this form of med had on me. I called my Doc on 02-01.But at first I didn't realize it was the pill causing my problems, after all I am a depressive. Specifically I experienced digestive upset and sleep disturbance. I was achey and my mood was different subtle crankiness, feelings of failure. I wasn't as down as I had been before treatment but I was getting there and it frightened me, hence the call to Doc. He didn't give me any argument and in fact seemed grateful for the feedback. I am back on WB xl 300 as of this morning. This is the first time since taking the generic that I have not been nauseous. I hope I sleep well tonight. There is a problem though. My insurance will only pay for generics when they are available so I have to go through a lot of red tape to get a brand necessary exemption and it is not a sure thing. I'll pay out of pocket if I have to. My Mom died in a mental home after years of electroshock and talk therapy which is all they had available at the time. So I'll pay if I have to. <<<
SallyAnne,
So sorry that you went through what you did with your mother and her hospitalizations. :(
You're very fortunate that your doctor took you seriously and remedied the situation quickly.
How are you feeling now? out here it has only been a few days back on the namebrand XL 300 mg....can't tell anything yet.
still doing the six hour midday power naps....makes life hard when the ability to get up and go has got up and gone. would understand if sleep wasn't happening at night but full night sleep AND full daily power naps too. too much!! don't feel rested...feel leaden limbed and sluggish.
tc and hope the XL returns you to feeling more like yourself. also hoping that you might be able to get an override for the insurance formulary to pay for namebrand.
good luck!
--zh
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