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Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?

Posted by SLS on April 3, 2021, at 12:00:24

Prices for lamotrigine:


1. Lamictal brand name - $1000.00 per month 300 mg/day (150 mg b.i.d.)

2. Lamotrigine generic - $100.00 per month 300 mg/day (150 mg b.i.d.)


What is the best generic brand of lamotrigine?

Thanks.


- Scott

 

Re: Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?

Posted by rjlockhart37 on April 4, 2021, at 15:15:26

In reply to Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?, posted by SLS on April 3, 2021, at 12:00:24

i always found Taro pharmaceuticals to be the best

 

Re: Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?

Posted by PeterMartin on April 4, 2021, at 23:52:08

In reply to Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?, posted by SLS on April 3, 2021, at 12:00:24

I found a legit Canadian pharmacy that sells original GSK Canadian bottles of 150mg (60 count) for $188. Or, as I've been purchasing, 100mg (100ct) for $218. Shipping is quick - longest it took was maybe 10 days. They require an actual script as they should - and you can take a photo of that which they'll verify w/ your doctor the first time around.

I was a little weary about trying a Canadian pharmacy since I know many are scams. I did research and was pretty certain this one was legitimate. Their customer support is great too (answer the phone / emails / etc).

If that's something you'd have interest in the name maybe I could figure out how to turn on babblemail.

It worked well for me, although my doctor wanted me to try a generic version of the XR to see if I manage on that. Currently giving the "TruPharma" version a try. If that fails I'm going back to the Canadian GSK which I still have a couple bottles of.

 

Re: Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?

Posted by PeterMartin on April 4, 2021, at 23:56:50

In reply to Re: Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?, posted by rjlockhart37 on April 4, 2021, at 15:15:26

But regarding the US lamotrigines I think most people can find success on either Unichem or Taro. Aurobindo(labeled as Northstar/Called "Milpharm" in the UK) is another that some are successful on.

The one I've always heard to avoid / that is bad is Zydus.

Man I miss Teva.

 

Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal? - Thanks

Posted by SLS on April 9, 2021, at 12:36:36

In reply to Re: Generic lamotrigine compared to Lamictal?, posted by PeterMartin on April 4, 2021, at 23:56:50

I appreciate everyone's input.

I'll consider using either Unichem or Taro as a substitute for Lamictal. Right now, my prescription plan will cover GSK Lamictal, but I don't know how much longer this will be available. I take 300 mg/day (150 mg b.i.d.). Retail is over 1000 dollars for a 30 day supply. My impression is that the original TEVA was the best generic. Unfortunately, the original TEVA preparation was discontinued a long time ago. TEVA continues to sell a generic lamotrigine, lamotrigine XR. However, when TEVA bought out another company, they decided to switch production to the manufacturing facilities of their new acquisition. As it turns out, the generic lamotrigine products are the most variable in terms of the clinical efficacy between generic preparations. This difference in efficacy is seen with seizure disorders as well as bipolar depression.


- Scott


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