For sure and positive (a newbie for me ) Topamax is now being sold as a generic ... that's brand new and I have no idea at all of the name, the manufacturer, anything but I am positive that it IS being sold. I think that just started the first of this month.

(((Ellie)))

Wren....

I'm sorry...

The Generic posting comment is for the Elavil.

I was having a lot of trouble with the formating of that post.


Though Topomax has been around since 1996 there is no generic available in the U.S. from what I can tell... (at least I can't find it)

Generic versions are available in Canada and were FDA approved in September 2006---I just can't find if it has been made available.

I'm sorry... I know how much it would mean to me if it were available in generic...



Abbie

Dear Abbie -- I'm not smart enough to post anything . My computer is steam powered.

Just a couple of weeks ago my pharmacy gave me the new generic Topamax without asking if that was what I wanted ....... A quick check of my prescriptions and that was replaced.
My prescriptions include Topamax and Trileptal (and Relpax. a triptan like Maxalt)

generic name for Topamax is topiramate.

I need to apologize... I was only going by what I was finding while doing seaches for generics. Everything I am finding is saying that the patent for Topamax has not expired in the U.S. therefore the generic is not available in the U.S.

I called the pharmacy here and they don't carry a generic... couldn't even tell me if one is available...

I'm sorry for the confusion....
Abbie

Was your doctor OK with generics? I know a few brands where my doctor is very specific about not getting generic when it comes to AED's. I wonder why that is.

Thanks again for the replies, I'll check it all out thoroughly.

There was a strange turn of events yesterday. My brother attempted suicide. I didn't ask how, nor do I want to know. I am guessing he was self-medicating and went overboard. Regardless, at least he took the steps that allowed my family to legally have him checked in somewhere against his will to get him the necessary psychiatric help he needs, as he can't beat his addictions when he's not mentally stable. It's leaning towards a diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder for him, and I'm not surprised in the least bit.

It's complicated to hold a grudge on someone who may or may not be aware of what they do. However, he is smart enough to concoct a lie and is a master of manipulation - so I think before his manic episodes and while he's not having them, he is at least somewhat aware of what he's doing. I just don't think his brain 'clicks' and lets him know there will be consequences to his actions. I only think/know that because I watch a lot of TV about people who are murderers, rapists, and other similar things along with people who are suffering from a psychological disorder. The show I watch does SPECT scans and other things clearly demonstrating actual 'brain damage' indicating the part of the brain that tells you (in simple terms) If you touch the fire it will burn you - so these people touch the fire because the 'it will burn you' part never was relayed to them.

I have decided until he is being treated by a professional and is on medication, I will have no communication with him and have informed my family I do not want to be contacted regarding him unless it is to tell me progress. If there's no progress, I simply want to be left out. My father has disowned him, which I am not surprised as my brother threatened my Grandma and it was her who found him in his own vomit, and even laying there in that condition he still threatened her. She enabled him in many ways, and I am very sad for her, but this had to happen directly to her for her to finally grasp exactly what he's capable of. She was terrified to be alone with him, and unfortunately - that was a good thing.

I try to keep his mental stability (or lack thereof) in mind, but it's hard to 'care' when he's threatening a small old woman who has done nothing but help him. I've never seen her cry without him being the cause, and I'm sick of it. This woman hasn't done anything to ever help me yet has spent thousands of dollars on him (not counting what he's stollen) and I still will defend her. I don't threaten people ever, but I told him yesterday (prior to the suicide attempt) that if he laid one finger on her, I'd kill him. I obviously wouldn't kill anyone, heck I doubt I could even hit him hard enough to phase him. I was angry though.

Amazingly enough it's made it back to the point where my concerns came off of ME and went back to him, it's the second fiddle factor - again. I know now that he's messed up, again, they will love me, again. I'm trying to strengthen up enough to make it clear I don't essentially need their conditional love, not when loving me is only possible when it's convenient. Unless they show it, I'm going to start to burn some bridges and they should know I am fully capable of it - I've written off 7 family members already and I can do this without blinking an eye.

I don't want to be a cold person because I am surrounded by them in my family, but in this one instance - I think my numbness is actually a good characteristic because I can't take anymore upsets.

Anywho, that's about it. I just needed to blurt some stuff out. I slept well last night knowing my Grandma was finally alone in her house without my brother. I've told them all he's capable of hurting someone, and I think if the moment is right - he could kill. I wish they'd have listened to me and maybe things wouldn't have gotten so out of control. I feel bad my grandma is probably traumatized from this, but maybe now she can use the last years of her life enjoying it rather than being used by my brother.

Some lessons are just hard to learn...to stop enabling a family member is one of them. I'm so glad to hear of your progress Ellie...taking care of yourself should be number 1 on your list.

((((((((((Ellie)))))))))))))

I am really sorry to hear of your brother but glad he failed and that he is somewhere safer, and also that your grandma is safe

tho I am sad that this had to be the reason...yet I am glad it has changed the focus for you and your family.

praying for you to feel God's love in a very special way today, and to remember too how much we all care about you

much love
Cheri

Wow. Keep hangin in there ((Ellie)). You're a remarkable lady.

i don't know what to say ellie...just ((((()))))).