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Posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
When my pdoc writes the prescription for Klonopin I expect to get the Klonopin brand from the pharmacy. But the past two times I've gotten the script I get Clonazepam (Teva). How do I get the Klonopin "Brand" by Roche I believe? Do I have to talk to my pdoc or do I talk to the pharmacy and specify that I want the Klonopin Brand form? I say this because I hear the generic form is 1/2 as potent. And my pdoc writes the prescription for "Klonopin" not "Clonazepam".
Posted by TSA West on March 1, 2002, at 17:30:01
In reply to Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
Maybe you can have the prescription transferred to another pharmacy that only sells brand name medications (a fancy pharmacy).
Posted by shelliR on March 1, 2002, at 18:17:55
In reply to Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
My pharmacy automatically gives you the generic unless you specify that you want the name brand of a medication. I assume if you just tell the pharmacist, he/she will give klonopin to you.
If you have prescription coverage on your health insurance, you should probably check with them whether they will pay for the name brand if generic is available. Generally if they won't, your doctor can put in writing that you require the name brand and then they *will* cover it.
Shelli
Posted by Mark H. on March 1, 2002, at 20:49:01
In reply to Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
The prescription itself may have a box to check for brand name only. If it does, ask your doctor to mark it. Otherwise, as Shelli suggested, be sure to state your preference to your pharmacist. Frequently, they just assume you'd rather save money.
However, one last thought -- if you occasionally take two (instead of one, for instance), your physician may be willing to write the prescription for "one or two as needed," doubling the amount you get, saving you money and trips to the pharmacy. Then, even if you got generic, you'd be sure to have enough.
By the way, "generics" must be within 80% of stated potency -- by law, nothing generic should be only "half as strong."
Best wishes,
Mark H.
Posted by Eloy on March 2, 2002, at 11:36:37
In reply to Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
Klonopin and Clonazepam are exactly the samething. Clonazepam is the chemical or scientific name for Klonopin. Like salicylic acid and aspirin are the samething- of which the original source came from the pussy willow tree and the meadowsweet herb. But when you purchase "acetyl salicylic acid" from the store it is not labeled that way, and neither is it labeled "black willow bark or meadowsweet herb", but instead it is labeled "aspirin"- it's easier to say and to understand. Just like we are literally called, "homosapiens", but hardly anyone calls each other that when talking, but instead we use the word "person, or man, or woman". Registered Name Brands and Trade Marks usually cost more then the cheaper generic brands, but that's just because you're paying for the companies brand name, but the chemical ingredients and substance should be the same. Ask the pharmacist to compare the ingredients of both, and if they are the same, then i would buy the cheaper generic one.
Posted by shelliR on March 2, 2002, at 11:49:13
In reply to Re: Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Eloy on March 2, 2002, at 11:36:37
> Klonopin and Clonazepam are exactly the same thing.
No, gererics are not always the same as the trade mark brand. They have to be pretty close under the law, but not exact. They can have different dyes and binders. I have heard that the generic brand of klonopin, specifically, has a noticable difference.Shelli
Posted by Simcha on March 2, 2002, at 15:32:23
In reply to Re: Klonopin Brand\Generic » Eloy, posted by shelliR on March 2, 2002, at 11:49:13
Oh, I don't know. I started on the generic about 2 months ago to counteract tooth grinding. I'm on 1mg at night. It seems to do the trick for me.
I don't know if it is worth it to get the Roche version.
Posted by BarbaraCat on March 3, 2002, at 13:53:05
In reply to Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 1, 2002, at 16:22:33
I heard so much about how brand is much better, so I insisted on brand. My insurance company wouldn't pay for non-generic if it's available so I paid $60 vs. $10. Absolutely no difference! So I'd say, save your money unless there's no out of pocket.
> When my pdoc writes the prescription for Klonopin I expect to get the Klonopin brand from the pharmacy. But the past two times I've gotten the script I get Clonazepam (Teva). How do I get the Klonopin "Brand" by Roche I believe? Do I have to talk to my pdoc or do I talk to the pharmacy and specify that I want the Klonopin Brand form? I say this because I hear the generic form is 1/2 as potent. And my pdoc writes the prescription for "Klonopin" not "Clonazepam".
Posted by Rakken on March 4, 2002, at 16:05:15
In reply to Re: Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by BarbaraCat on March 3, 2002, at 13:53:05
What generic form of clonazepam do you take? Is Teva the most common and have you ever switched generic brands? Any difference in them?
Posted by BarbaraCat on March 4, 2002, at 19:44:02
In reply to Re: Klonopin Brand\Generic, posted by Rakken on March 4, 2002, at 16:05:15
I guess I should know the answer to this question, but I don't. The pills are .5 mg, light yellow round ones. I've recently been taking the jazzy orange brandname ones with the hole in the center, and am about to renew my generic prescription, so I'm in a good place to really scrutinize the difference, if any. - Barbara
> What generic form of clonazepam do you take? Is Teva the most common and have you ever switched generic brands? Any difference in them?
Posted by andyboy on March 5, 2002, at 18:50:25
In reply to Re: Klonopin Brand\Generic » Rakken, posted by BarbaraCat on March 4, 2002, at 19:44:02
I was wondering the same thing. Hmm-my script renews next week-should I just ask my pharmacist???? Even though he is perhaps the world's grumpiest man.
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