should I switch to a generics?

Question

My psych precribes 150 mgs of Welbutrin XL and the copay is $50, I don't have that kind of money and there isn't a generic for it, but there is a generic for Welbutrin SR, that copay would only be $10 would that be a wise choice to ask my psych to switch from LX to the generic version of welbutrin

Answer 1

Tell your psychiatrist that you are unable to pay for Welbutrin XL, as the copay is $50. An ask him to prescribe for you the generic
Bupropion.

I am a clinical psychiatrist an I don't reside in the United States.

The majority of doctors are honest, but you have a some doctors who get kick backs from the drug companies for writing the expensive drugs instead of the generic.

There are people that the generic brands for any problem will not work for them.

Sincerely hope the generic will work for you. As I can respect how difficult it is even with insurance to have to pay a copay of $50.00. Almost makes you wonder what you are paying for the insurance for . (Likewise they are big money makers). Health Insurance Companies know that without insurance you will not get your foot in the door of any hospital. Health insurance is a necessary evil.

Answer 2

Yes, definitely. Normally, generics are every bit as good as the name brand drug. They have to be, they use the same formulas. You psych will know whether or not it's OK. Most doctors have no problem making the substitution.

Answer 3

If your Doctor insist on the XL then ask for samples to help you defray the cost. No just two but 8 - 10 samples. hopefully he or she will give you samples.

Answer 4

Ask her if it's OK to do that. (You want to make sure that she considers them the same drug.)

She can write you a new prescription then.

Answer 5

yes, generics are always a wise choice, they are the same drug, just have different fillers.

Answer 6

i have had no problems with the generic version (called bupropion).