Posted by bulldog2 on July 16, 2009, at 14:04:32
In reply to Re: Nortriptyline Generic or Brand Favorites? » bleauberry, posted by SLS on July 16, 2009, at 13:00:46
> > I've called my pharmacy to see what brands they have available. They are:
> >
> > Brand Pamelor
> > Generic Teva
> > Generic Taro
> > Generic Watson
> > Generic Mallinckroct
> >
> >
> > I'll have to try them all, and we all respond differently, so in that respect my questions are kind of pointless. But still, I am curious. :-)
>
> Perhaps it makes sense to go with Pamelor first, since it is the proven product. If you respond well, wait for the passage of time to establish a stable response and then experiment with the generics to see if you can save yourself some money. I understand that you might find one of the generics to be superior to the brand name, but doesn't it make sense to try the brand name first?
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> I don't think it makes sense to wait 2-4 weeks to establish the efficacy of each preparation of the series. How else would you know which drugs will work long term? If you don't respond to the first drug, what would compel you to continue with your selection process? I'm just trying to save you some time and frustration.
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> I hope you glean the improvement you are looking for in your condition with nortriptyline - regardless of which preparation you choose.
>
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> - ScottThe ultimate test of how a specific generic works is my SUBJECTIVE experience. I don't care wether double blind tests back up my subjective experience.
Wether the generic is chemically equivalent within a certain tolerance is not the issue. Fillers are often different and who can say how they play into how a certain chem reacts withtin ones body.
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