Posted by upanddown on April 29, 2009, at 18:54:31
In reply to Re: Generic Seroquel from Canada? » Cseagraves, posted by myco on March 21, 2009, at 21:58:44
Generic seroquel became available in Canada early in 2009. I know of at least 8 companies producing a generic. The generic of a drug looks similar (color and size) so that it is recognizable. The difference comes in the markings on it. One side will have the mark of the company producing the generic, sometimes it is an abbreviation of their name, sometimes a logo. The other side will have an abbreviation of the generic name (quetiapine) and the dose.
I have tried two of the generics so far and both were VERY different from brand name.
I got switched to CO (abbr.) first, and I felt awful. I had nausea, digestive problems, mood swings, interrupted sleep. I was hardly eating and I still gained 20 pounds in a month. I later realized I was having withdrawal symptoms because the CO brand was way weaker than the brand name.
My pharmacist then ordered some APO brand for me and it knocked me on my *ss. I passed out soon after I took it. Unfortunately I then had crazy dreams and interrupted sleep. I couldn't get any quality sleep so I was a zombie all day.My insurance requires me to try all of the generics before they will pay for the brand name. I understand why, but from my side, this is my life they're messing with.
My advice to anyone getting a generic is to keep a diary of how you feel, physically and emotionally) and keep in frequent contact with your doctor or mental health worker.
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