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I pay $80 in co-pays for Tegretol XR but it would only cost $15 to get the Carbamazepine XR. Is it safe to go from brand to generic?
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I pay $80 in co-pays for Tegretol XR but it would only cost $15 to get the Carbamazepine XR. Is it safe to go from brand to generic?
I was on Carbatrol XR for 6 years before making the switch to Carbamezepine XR, and it's worked fine for me until lately. I'm making the switch to generic Keppra XR.
I've been on both medications. The XR was efective, buy Yes expensive. And I was on 500mg. I was on Tegretol a long while back and it wasn't nearly as effective as I had hoped for.
Like VegasGal said, though. I have never had great success with any med. It's just my seizures. But if I had to vote for either med I'd say the XR.
I'm currently taking Zonegran (500mg pm) and it is working wonders.
Durr. I skipped your question.. Yes it is safe to make the brand generic switch over. There is hardly ever a single ingredient difference. You should check ith your doctor first though. He/she may want you on the brand name only.
I hope this helps.