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My neurologist doesn't prescribe generics, ever - at all. Every pharmacist I've spoken to about it thinks it's foolish and so do I, but my neurologist has that right.
So, I've been on a name brand through the drug company's patient assistance program for several years and they're now changing their program. I understand, no problem.
I can switch neurologists if I have to, and I guess that's the only option. I can afford generics on my own and I know phenytoin controls my seizures much better than my current drug, name brand Carbatrol.
Can you believe it - my neurologist would prefer I remain on Carbatrol and have several seizures per year, rather than go back to phenytoin and have less or no seizures.
Where does this leave me? Is there any other option than switching neurologists to one who allows generics?
So, I've been on a name brand through the drug company's patient assistance program for several years and they're now changing their program. I understand, no problem.
I can switch neurologists if I have to, and I guess that's the only option. I can afford generics on my own and I know phenytoin controls my seizures much better than my current drug, name brand Carbatrol.
Can you believe it - my neurologist would prefer I remain on Carbatrol and have several seizures per year, rather than go back to phenytoin and have less or no seizures.
Where does this leave me? Is there any other option than switching neurologists to one who allows generics?