What Is The Best Generic Of Lamictal? (Page 8) (Top voted first)

I've been taking the generic for Lamictal for about five years. Recently I've been feeling different at about the beginning of the year. I use to take the white ones but now I am taking a generic by Taro. What is the best generic for this drug? I never really payed any attention until I started getting this crazy migraines. If anyone has any insights it would be much appreciated.

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Re: Raechel (# 90)

Did any hear that unichem was bought out by torrent? My daughter has been seizure free on teva, now will try unichem, if it works will we have to go through this again if the formula changes to the torrent formula in the future? Fonzi

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Re: Fonzi (# 98)

No, I had no heard that. Is Torrent's acquisition of Unichem a recent one?

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Re: Fonzi (# 98)

Wow - thanks for pointing this out - yes, I see that Torrent acquired Unichem in December, 2017 - therein lies the question of whether Unichem is still the Unichem formulation, or if it's Torrent's formulation. I have heard nothing good about the Torrent formulation of lamotrigine. :(

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Re: Connie (# 97)

Thank you. I never would have thought the UK for Lamictal. Two years ago I decided to lower my dose to 300 from 400mg so now I have 8 months before I run out. After that I will get it from abroad. I CANNOT function on lamotrogine. I’m still waiting for GSK to accept me or not on their FREE assistance program. You just can’t earn more than $41,00.00 in 2017

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Re: Raechel (# 96)

I’ve been on my regular 100mg/day since Sunday, so far I’m feeling fine! Had a good day at work yesterday too so that always helps my mood. Thankful I haven’t had any weird side effects. I sometimes get headaches but honestly I don’t think they’re related to anything medication-wise. Again, not to say no one else will have side effects or be able to digest Unichem Lamotrigine as well but it’s worth a shot I’d say. I thought about trying Cipla (through Walmart) but that would have taken longer to get since I’d refilled and got stuck with Unichem already. Plus I’d heard mostly poor reviews on Cipla I think. Best of luck to everyone and thank you so much for the support and information. I’ll try and remember to update next Monday, a week after my first dose!

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Re: Ashlie (# 102)

Thanks, awesome, Ashlie! Great news! I'm so glad that the first few rough days evened out. I know those were frustrating. I'm sure we'll hear a great report on Monday. This will be encouraging news for other Unichem triers. I know everyone's different, but the more success stories, the better.

Yes, I too, have not heard much good about Cipla. And we appreciate the feedback from you about Unichem!

;-)
Raechel

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Re: Connie (# 97)

How do you fill a prescription through Canada or the UK? Is there a web-based pharmacy that you have experience with?

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Well it’s been a whole week on Unichem Lamotrigine 100mg/day and I still feel different than on Teva Lamotrigine and I don’t think it’s only because I know it’s not the same stuff. I still feel more irritated on a daily basis like I’m barely keeping my moods under control sometimes. I’m going to try 1&1/2 (150mg/day) and see if that helps. Maybe the Unichem formala is just slightly less effective than Teva. Maybe I just need to learn to meditate to even things out, haha. Thanks for the support, everyone.

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Re: Ashlie (# 105)

Thank you, Ashlie, for continuing to keep us updated on your journey. I was just thinking of you today so I’m glad to hear from you. Not surprising - though a bit disappointing - that you’re not feeling as supported on Unichem as you were on Teva. Hopefully the increase will get you back to “even.”

Out if curiousity, any side effects that you notice other than the reduced effectiveness?

It looks like I will be trying out Unichem come end of month - we will see!

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Re: Raechel (# 106)

I had a bumpy switch but I seem to be doing ok on Taro brand. I'd taken it for a month or two in the ancient past so I had some in the cabinet to trial. I found a page that said "Alembic" brand is madeby Northstar so I quickly passed on that. The same site said aurobindo was also made by Northstar and that was the other one I had in house :(

Taro is doing me well now. It's the only generic I didn't find too many bad comments about and did find some positive ones. I take a couple other medicines so I can't say for sure Taro Lamictal is soley responsible for a good run the past few days but it definitely hasn't hurt/brought me down.

Costco around here (Southern California) stocks Taro. Most pharmacies will try to order a brand in if you exain the situation. I've had Walgreens, rite aid, and costco do it for me all the time. They should be able to see if their distribution has it and then order it next day if so.

I'll try to update on Taro down the road. Anyone else switch to Taro? Thoughts?

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Re: Lisa k (# 104)

I just googled canadian pharmacies and lamictal. It is on many sites. Its an option worth pursuing, since generics are not good for this drug.

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Re: Dwight S (# 109)

Wow, Dwight, I am so sorry to hear that. Would you mind sharing what was terrible about Unichem?

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Re: Raechel (# 110)

I've been on unichem for a week & so far ok. A little tired but no other side effects. But I have been using Teva with it to slowly get in my system. I have epilepsy & don't want to have a breakthrough seizure.

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Re: Linz (# 55)

I had the same problem. Been on Teva for 8 years and since it's discontinued my Walgreens gave me unichem brand. I was soon having insomnia and mania issues. I normally take 200 mg of Teva, I have been working on cutting my dose of the new one down to 150 and I feel much better. I guess the Teva was weaker

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Re: Raechel (# 58)

I have been on Teva for 8 years and since it's discontinued my Walgreens gave me unichem brand. I was soon having insomnia and mania issues. I normally take 200 mg of Teva, I have been working on cutting my dose of the new one down to 150 and definitely all in the am. and I feel much better. I guess the unichem is stronger, at least for me.

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Re: Connie (# 108)

I was told by Canadian pharmacy they were sending brand Lexapro and some generic from India showed up. They gave me my money back. If anyone orders from Canada and gets the real thing let me know. Also need to ask if anyone knows what antidepressant can be used with Lamictal? Lexapro just made things horribly worse. It took one year to wean off it.

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Re: Connie (# 108)

Teva was the closest to the brand name. I've been on it for 8 years. Walgreens gave me cipla today. Omg the body aches, it's like having the flu. I'm also on 200 mg topomax daily. With it i take cymbalta (antidepressant) which i start switching to Zoloft this week and i also take clonazepam 1.5mg at night. This is awful. I've taken teva brand on almost every seizure med I've gotten. It's a rotten thing to do to us. We depend on certain brands of generic..ok vent over.

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Re: Ashlie (# 102)

I'm taking cipla 200mg 4 xs day today first day on it 3rd dose. I feel like i have the flu. I've tried torrents was awful i almost had a breakthrough seizure. I was on teva for 8 years. I take 4 meds a day. I just started feeling better and now not so much!

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Re: Melissa (# 119)

Do you have any Teva left? I started Unichem & slowly taking it with Teva, instead of switching it all at once. Get my body use to it. I take 700 mg per day 300 morning & night & 100 mid day. I started switching by 100mg per day. 5 days later another 100mg, I just started my 3rd 100mg this morning. I counted my Teva pills out, had 63 & made up a schedule. I am terrified of having breakthrough seizure.

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Re: No Really You Can Trust Me (# 124)

Nevertheless, if generic #1 is 95% lamotrigine, and generic #2 is 80% lamotrigine, when you switch from generic #1 to generic #2, you are taking 15% less lamotrigine, (no matter your weight), which for some people, can create a real problem. If I am wrong in this thinking, please explain to me.

Is there any way to find out exactly what percentage of lamotrigine the different generics contain? If there was a way to find out that information, it would be very helpful.

The problem is patients being forced to switch from lamotrigine manufactured by Teva to a different generic, and the fact of the matter is that a lot of people are having problems with lamotrigine manufactured by other companies.

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