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tayla4me 08-20-2007 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JOAN_M (Post 139183)
I Never Noticed A Difference When The Generic Was Given To Me.
Joan






Hi Joan,
you wouldn't notice a difference as the generic brand of a medication must have the EXACT same chemical compound as the original. The only difference being the box , the name and often the colour and the shape.
Cheers
Tayla:hug:

JOAN_M 08-20-2007 09:07 PM

well, let me say, that there are sometimes medications that become generic and have the same main compound, but do not have the same secondary ingredients and can cause a different response or even allergic reaction. i have seen that. so always beware .... joan

tayla4me 08-20-2007 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOAN_M (Post 139191)
well, let me say, that there are sometimes medications that become generic and have the same main compound, but do not have the same secondary ingredients and can cause a different response or even allergic reaction. i have seen that. so always beware .... joan


Joan,

Perhaps we have different restrictions here in Australia:confused: Here it is certainly illegal to be sold as a generic of a drug unless it is exact.
If that is not the case in the USA then you are right, you must beware.
Cheers
Tayla

wakegirl 08-20-2007 09:26 PM

thanks...now if they could just come up with avinza i would be a happy camper:)

JOAN_M 08-20-2007 10:33 PM

what is avinza?????
generics here sometimes have different ingredients in the coatings and color dyes and things not like that not pertaining to their main ingredients. that even goes for drugs made by different manufacturers. like when you get a med and it is now round and not a triangle and it is a diferent color .... so it is what they consider the insignificant differences that sometimes alter how our bodies accept them. i get one generic and when it is in the triangle shape it works better than the circle one. difference company ... who knows what they do.
joan

tayla4me 08-21-2007 06:34 AM

Hello,

We don't have Avinza here in OZ but I think it is a Morphine product:confused:
Tayla:hug:

JOAN_M 08-21-2007 11:59 AM

I just looked it is morphine in extended release tablets .... i'm allergic to that one too! oh well, so much for that. Joan

tayla4me 08-21-2007 08:15 PM

:(


That is a shame Joan. I am lucky that I have very few drug allergies, in fact one only and that is Tramadol.:eek: The one IV dose I had of that nearly finished me off:rolleyes:
Cheers Tayla:hug:

wakegirl 08-21-2007 11:05 PM

avinza
 
it is a morphine sulfate extended release (30 mg). i use it to replace the mscontin i was taking. it works really well. if you arent allergic to morphine and have a drug plan (350.00) it might be something to look at

Desi 08-22-2007 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wakegirl (Post 139668)
it is a morphine sulfate extended release (30 mg). i use it to replace the mscontin i was taking. it works really well. if you arent allergic to morphine and have a drug plan (350.00) it might be something to look at

Wakegirl,
are you saying that the morphine sulfate extended release (30) mg. cost $350.00?? I am on Kadian (morphine) extended release and I pay $54.70There is no generic. I get 60 pills for this price.Now, I would have had to pay $237.08 if it wasn't for my insurance. I get this at Walmart pharmacy. ~Love, Desi


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