Posted by SallyAnne on February 3, 2007, at 11:34:34
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » smom, posted by zenhussy on February 1, 2007, at 19:24:50
At first I thought the pharm was in error because the pills are huge and oblong. But the label said it was substituting for Wellbutrin. I'm all for saving money. So I took the pill. I'm amazed at the negative difference this form of med had on me. I called my Doc on 02-01.But at first I didn't realize it was the pill causing my problems, after all I am a depressive. Specifically I experienced digestive upset and sleep disturbance. I was achey and my mood was different subtle crankiness, feelings of failure. I wasn't as down as I had been before treatment but I was getting there and it frightened me, hence the call to Doc. He didn't give me any argument and in fact seemed grateful for the feedback. I am back on WB xl 300 as of this morning. This is the first time since taking the generic that I have not been nauseous. I hope I sleep well tonight. There is a problem though. My insurance will only pay for generics when they are available so I have to go through a lot of red tape to get a brand necessary exemption and it is not a sure thing. I'll pay out of pocket if I have to. My Mom died in a mental home after years of electroshock and talk therapy which is all they had available at the time. So I'll pay if I have to.
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