From Lamictal to Generic Lamotrigine 2009

From 2009…..

I'm just plain worn out!

I honestly think that switching to the generic Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has made me more tired. I know it has increased my other side effects. As I've said in a lot of other posts, it's working exactly the same as Lamictal in terms of mood swings. Which is good! But I am not myself physically. I am sure this will end, but it's definitely proof that generics are not the same as the original product in terms of the non active ingredients. If you look under the Lamictal category on the right, you can read some great discussions on what it was like for those of us who went from Lamictal to generic Lamotrigine!

I wonder who else has had trouble changing to a generic? I'm not even sure if trouble is the right word as the meds are working, but I do know we should get more information when we have to switch!

Julie

PS:  It's very interseting to read this post in retrospect.  The generic Lamotrigine stopped working for me and I got quite ill.  I petitioned my insurance company and went back on Lamictal.

Others made the transition from Lamictal to Lamotrigine very smoothly.

Our bodies are not the same. Find the brand/generic that works for you and insist that you get what you need.

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Bipolar Disorder Medications: Lamictal (or should I say- generic Lamotrigine!)
Bipolar and Lamictal (generic Lamotrigine) the Thread on My meds are working….
Generic Lamictal: I am really struggling today… ick! from 2009