Elmien Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi I have been on both Faverin (SSRI) and Lamictin for about a year now and I am amazed at who I can be now, what I have the courage and power to accomplish. However, the last two days I have had some extreme depro's wash over me and cried hysterically in public yesterday and then went manic, wrestling my boyfriend (I think I broke my thumb) and basically losing control. I skipped a dose about a week ago so it could be that but I'm wondering whether it's not the fact that the pharmacist gave me Epitec this time because the Lamictin was out of stock. Are generics really that different? I feel deeply ashamed of my behaviour and would appreciate any feedback. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I have found that there are differences among the various lamotrigine generics, at least for me, though I've never experienced anything as dramatic as you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna- Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I have been from Lamictin to Epitec to Lamitor (under the dictates of the medical aid) without noticing anything different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sometimes generics don't work as well as the name brand for some people. For others, they notice no difference--other than in their pocket book. You'll need to give it a good try because as you'll hear around here, it all depends on how YOU react. I've heard of people that can tell when it's time to take a dose. I never noticed that myself but others here have. Missing one pill a week ago doesn't seem a likely cause of the episode you spoke of, IMO. I'm just a BP person on the Internet relating my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmien Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's definitely the change from Lamictin to Epitec. My brain is doing that short circuit thing again and I am having bad thoughts coming into my head again. Thanks for the replies, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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