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Version of the item in it's place? As for me I don't mind if it's as for my meds go a gen version of it, unless the doc says otherwise, I am on the gen of depakote and levetiracetam for keppra, I've brought this up before a bit ago, but I for the most part don't matters much in my opinion, but that's my opinion on this, I am ok with anything else outside of my meds go as for stuff goes there are many things to choose from, depending on what I'm using it for, but if it's say the only one made of… read more

September 13, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think sometimes it depends on the insurance and what they are willing to pay for.

October 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Check that the generic brand has the same amount of drug as the non generic brand. I whent for a generic brand to be told by my doctor at my next appointment that the generic brand had a lower dose of the drug and my blood test showed my levels were lower than he prescribed

September 15, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I walk that wakes me up!

September 13, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't usually feel a difference between generic and my regular medicine. Sometimes it depends on what's available at the pharmacy where it's being filled.

September 13, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have combo of generic and name brand doing great so far!

September 13, 2025

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