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Posted by Donna Louise on October 28, 2003, at 21:42:39
Hi all, I was told by my psychdoc today that I need to be taking brand name prozac, that the capsule of the generic brand causes less of the drug to be absorbed. Well, my insurance won't pay for a brand name when there is a generic available. Has anyone else experienced this lesser effect on generic prozac? If so, what about putting the powder in orange juice or somethin and gagging it down that way?
Thanks for any info.Donna
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 6:22:08
In reply to generic prozac not effective?, posted by Donna Louise on October 28, 2003, at 21:42:39
I have tried generic fluoxetine in the past (in capsule form) at 20mg/day for a month -- didn't do a thing for me. Perhaps your doc is right? I've never taken the brand made by Eli Lilly, but two weeks ago I started on a different brand of generic Prozac and feel *great*. Get your prescription filled at Walgreens -- they carry the Par Pharmaceutical brand of fluoxetine which are caplets, not capsules. (call ahead to make sure that's the brand they have in stock though -- I'm not sure if it's the same all over the country; if not, call the other pharmacies until you find one that carries the Par brand)
Michael
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 6:24:10
In reply to generic prozac not effective?, posted by Donna Louise on October 28, 2003, at 21:42:39
Par only makes the fluoxetine in caplets in the 10 and 20mg dosage strengths; they also manufacture 10, 20, and 40mg capsules. Make sure to ask for the tablets!
Posted by Donna Louise on October 29, 2003, at 7:05:47
In reply to Re: By the way..., posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 6:24:10
> Par only makes the fluoxetine in caplets in the 10 and 20mg dosage strengths; they also manufacture 10, 20, and 40mg capsules. Make sure to ask for the tablets!
Oh, I knew to ask on PB what to do! Thank you so much!!!
Donna
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 7:08:48
In reply to Re: By the way... » Ame Sans Vie, posted by Donna Louise on October 29, 2003, at 7:05:47
No problem whatsoever -- keep us updated!! :-)
Michael
Posted by Donna Louise on October 29, 2003, at 7:15:21
In reply to Re: By the way... » Donna Louise, posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 7:08:48
> No problem whatsoever -- keep us updated!! :-)
>
> MichaelI just talked with my local Walgreens and they do carry Par brand caplets!! Yea! Now to get the doc to agree to this.
I am relieved to know that this may be the cause of the problem I have been having, depression and anxiety despite the medication. I was afraid I was getting tx resistant. I have tried everything, prozac was the first one I took long ago so I had high hopes it may still work for me now. Should know better to get my hopes up. My psychdoc assures me that the selegeline patch will be out the first quarter of next year but I am definately not getting my hopes up on that one.Donna
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 7:17:31
In reply to Re: By the way..., posted by Donna Louise on October 29, 2003, at 7:15:21
That's great that they carry it! It sounds like you're saying you tried other generic fluoxetine with disappointing results... I know the feeling, lol. This stuff is the real deal though. Like I said, keep us posted! :-)
Michael
Posted by Donna Louise on October 29, 2003, at 7:22:33
In reply to Re: By the way... » Donna Louise, posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 7:17:31
> That's great that they carry it! It sounds like you're saying you tried other generic fluoxetine with disappointing results... I know the feeling, lol. This stuff is the real deal though. Like I said, keep us posted! :-)
>
> MichaelYes, I have been taking a generic for the past 6 weeks and have had just enough response to be mildy functional. Not nearly good enough. I will try to remember to keep you posted, hopefully my memory will improve with the par brand!
Donna
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