Posted by Fred23 on June 12, 2004, at 9:30:42
In reply to Re: Generic Ativan (lorazepam) vs real Xanax, posted by Viridis on June 12, 2004, at 2:55:43
> Again, this is just anecdotal, and I don't know much about Ativan (lorazepam), but I suspect that in a few cases generics can be different.
What I'm asking is if I can choose which generic, in the way that I could which brand of tooth paste I'd buy, and try a different generic (if it even exists) on the next refill.
And then, on another refill, ask for the name brand and pay the difference myself, on my own say so, or does that need the doctor to approve?
My goal would be to test if there is any real difference before the alloted number of refills is up.
If there is a difference, moneywise I'd prefer a higher dose of the generic, as it wouldn't cost any more. But if the name brand is stronger, then paying more for the "same" dose, and being on record for that lower dose, may be better, perceptionwise.
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