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Posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2005, at 16:43:28
I've now been on the namebrand Valium for about l0days, and I can see a definite difference in the strength as some Posters thought I would. I had to pay a lot of money even with a small contribution from my insurance co. Even with the doctor specifying on the RX that it was namebrand only 90pills 5mg cost over $l30! It really is better though. Anyone know how to get it for less money? I'll be losing the Rx part of my insurance, and it will really be high then. Does anyone know of a drug program for someone on Medicare disability? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on March 10, 2005, at 9:23:19
In reply to NameBrand Valium Is Superior!, posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2005, at 16:43:28
Hi Phillipa!
How is your anxiety at the moment? Are you wanting to substitute your morning dose of generic diazepam with Valium?
Ed xxx
Posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2005, at 19:29:22
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Phillipa, posted by ed_uk on March 10, 2005, at 9:23:19
Hi Ed! I've been gone all day you know the surgery thing[consult with the doctor]. Just got home. No, I'm not ready yet, it's too expensive. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Fred23 on March 10, 2005, at 23:02:29
In reply to NameBrand Valium Is Superior!, posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2005, at 16:43:28
> I've now been on the namebrand Valium for about l0days, and I can see a definite difference in the strength as some Posters thought I would. I had to pay a lot of money even with a small contribution from my insurance co. Even with the doctor specifying on the RX that it was namebrand only 90pills 5mg cost over $l30! It really is better though.
For the Klonopin prescription you mentioned in another thread, did you get name brand or generic?
Posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2005, at 23:35:14
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior!, posted by Fred23 on March 10, 2005, at 23:02:29
Generic purpak [spelling?]. Any thoughts on this? I think I know what you're thinking, but going back 30years to when I first experienced a panic attack valium is what enabled me to recover until it returned after my throid gland became hypro. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 17:52:22
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Fred23, posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2005, at 23:35:14
> Generic purpak [spelling?]. Any thoughts on this? I think I know what you're thinking, but going back 30years to when I first experienced a panic attack valium is what enabled me to recover until it returned after my throid gland became hypro. Fondly, Phillipa
Remember the post I referred to in your original thread about Mylan Valium:
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 18:01:33
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Phillipa, posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 17:52:22
I have a short memory. The brandname is definitely superior. But, is Teva okay? I mean do they make valium? I'll be losing my medical drug portion of insurance at the end of the month and will have to pay full price anyway. I guess calling around is one way . Any other suggestions.? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by mmcconathy on March 11, 2005, at 19:13:13
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Fred23, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 18:01:33
Well i hope the right diazepam is will help.
keep diazepaming your way to peacefullness ;)
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 19:28:51
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior!, posted by mmcconathy on March 11, 2005, at 19:13:13
Matt, How are you? Are your exams going well? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 20:28:27
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Fred23, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 18:01:33
> I have a short memory. The brandname is definitely superior. But, is Teva okay? I mean do they make valium? I'll be losing my medical drug portion of insurance at the end of the month and will have to pay full price anyway. I guess calling around is one way . Any other suggestions.? Fondly, Phillipa
Looking in the archives, the issue of generic vs. name brand Klonopin has been discussed a lot over the years. E.g. : http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990814/msgs/9940.html
At this point, my personal opinion is that I will always get the name brand of whatever benzo I'm prescribed.
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 20:33:37
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Phillipa, posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 20:28:27
That's what I thought too. It's worth the money [you may need less too] to feel good. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by mmcconathy on March 11, 2005, at 20:41:57
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » mmcconathy, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 19:28:51
there over. Im fried for now, but still doing ok. Im just blank staring, kinda.. feel "drained". English IV, senior term, spanish II, and theatre that was a blow off.
But thanks for for asking.
Posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 22:18:04
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Fred23, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 20:33:37
> That's what I thought too. It's worth the money [you may need less too] to feel good. Fondly, Phillipa
My suggestion is that you search the archives for reports on the relative strengths of the various generics. It may be that you find the most cost effective one for you.
My concern is that there may be subtle differences beyond just strength to consider. E.g., maybe one formulation has an equal anxiolytic power as another, but has a different effect on general energy level, mood, motivation, etc.
(If you want to seriously try all the generic brands, look them up in the FDA's Electronic Orange Book:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/default.htm, and shop around.)
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 23:54:34
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Phillipa, posted by Fred23 on March 11, 2005, at 22:18:04
Thanks Fred23, I'll take my time and look it up tomorrow. It's in my files. I'll also research the archives as you suggest. I really appriciate your time and effort. Thanks again, Phillipa
Posted by Fred23 on March 12, 2005, at 7:48:41
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior! » Fred23, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 23:54:34
> Thanks Fred23, I'll take my time and look it up tomorrow. It's in my files. I'll also research the archives as you suggest. I really appriciate your time and effort. Thanks again, Phillipa
And beyond the US generics, I recall someone saying a certain Canadian generic was also very good. Many Americans are using Canadian pharmacies to save money.
(This generic vs. name brand topic is kind of a crusade with me, as I experienced first-hand the difference, and wonder how many treatments fail due to patients being given ineffective generics when the name brand might have worked for them.)
Posted by ed_uk on March 12, 2005, at 14:20:15
In reply to Re: NameBrand Valium Is Superior!, posted by Fred23 on March 12, 2005, at 7:48:41
In case anyone is interested........
In the UK, you can't get name-brand benzos on the National Health Service. Only generics are available. If you want the name-brand eg. Valium, you have to get a private prescription. Because of this, many of the well known name-brands have been discontinued completely in the UK eg. Ativan is no longer available here, only the generic lorazepam.
The only exception to the rule is clonazepam (Roche's Rivotril - Klonopin to you). For some reason, we don't have a generic clonazepam here.
I've never had the opportunity to try Valium, I've only ever taken generic diazepam. I'm not sure who the manufacturer was, probably APS, Berk, COX or DDSA.
Ed.
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