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Old 03-30-2009, 11:49 AM
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Default Complications when changing Generic Manufacturers

Yes, my daughter was on a generic medication for a year. I transferred it to Costco b/c there meds are less expensive. Costco had the same generic medication, but different manufacturer. She had terrible problems immediately. We gave it a few days, but I then transferred it back to Walgreens and she is now fine. The pharmacists say there is not enough of a difference b/w the generics to do this. It was too much of a coincidence here! As I said, once she switched back to the original generic she was fine. I am paying more, but at least it is less than the brand name. Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Curls47 View Post
I have been taking two drugs, Cardizem and Synthroid for 18 years. The mfg. has not changed in all that time and I have felt fine. The first of the year I upgraded my plan D policy and started to get my meds by mail. I had Cardizem left over from my original script and didn't start using the mail drugs until recently. I am having problems and I was wondering if all mfgs. are created equally. I have already had a problem with another one of their brands and had to switch back to Merck. Anyone had any issues with different mfgs. associated with their Ins. carrier???
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