Unfortunately, we may have to switch Caroline back to the regular generic
Lamictal instead of the extended release because
GlaxoSmithKline is having a problem with manufacturing, exactly what I don't know. This is disappointing because we did notice an increase in effectiveness with the name brand and not the generic. Our insurance wouldn't pay for the name brand
Lamictal, which is why we requested the Orally Disintegrating Tablets, which only comes in the name brand.
I have heard that brand name IS better than generic specifically for lamictal. Do you have a way to get it "pre-approved?" For us, the dr. writes a letter (or fills out a form they have) for the insurance company telling them, in no uncertain terms, that you have tried the generic, this is what happened, you have tried the brand name, this is what got better, and that your daughter requires the brand name for the treatment to be effective. I hope something works out for you.
ReplyDeleteYou can get the name brand from Canada at almost "insurance prices" with a faxed script from your doctor. I was going to do that a few months ago but then my insurance changed at the first of this year and all is cool again.
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