Hi Mrsd

I was wondering if you can tell me anything about the reports that generic oxycontin will be pulled in January 2007 due to a patent issue.

Is this true? In your opinion, is there any big differences between the generic and name brand?

I ask because I take 60mg-80mg a day of the generic. I took the name brand years ago, but I have been on the generidc for quite a while now - and I have heard from some patients that switching from the generic to the name brand has caused an increase in their side effects.

Anyway, I generally try not to worry about any difference between generic and name brand, but in this case with so many patients reporting negative effects from the switch - well, now I am a tiny bit worried and was wondering if you would be able to share any info you have about the discontinuastion of the generic, and any difference between the generic and name brand.

Thank you!
Liz