Posted by mattdds on August 6, 2003, at 21:08:53
In reply to Re: Klonopin Wafers? » mattdds » cubbybear, posted by Viridis on August 6, 2003, at 2:48:57
Viridis,
I agree with you. You could very easily cut up the generic pills, and get the same dosages. You could actually make the argument that the wafers allow *less* flexibility, because you can't cut them like you can the regular pills. Once they're out of the blister packs, they cannot be stored (humidity will mess them up).
So, hypothetically, if you are taking a dose of 0.75 mg daily, you would have to take one 0.5 mg wafer, and one 0.25 mg wafer (requiring 2 prescriptions). It would be actually easier to just to take one 0.5 mg *tablet*, and cut the other in half. They are scored, which facilitates this. You can even cut the half in half and make 0.125 mg.
So, like I said, I would not pay out of pocket for these, but my pdoc offered them, and basically I was just curious.
The discretion thing depends on the individual. For me, the blister pack is easy to carry around (I just put a couple in my pocket for the day), and I can take it without water. Again, not worth the extra money, if it's out of pocket, but since the copay is the same, and I was curious, I figured what the heck. Also, it's true as you said that nobody really knows what you're taking (or cares, for that matter).
As far as effectiveness, I personally have noticed absolutely no difference between any of the 3 brands I have tried, including the wafers. I've tried Teva, Purepac, and Klonopin Wafers.
Best,
Matt
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