My pharmacist now fills my Wellbutrin XL 300 prescription with the generic version Budeprion XL 300. I've been on the gnrc version for five weeks and have noticed an increase in depression and returning suicidal thoughts. I talked with the pharmacist to see if the generic version wasn't woking for me and he said that it's the same components as what is in Wellbutrin XL. To get the Wellbutrin, I would have to pay almost three times as much as the gnrc version. Can my doctor request that my insurance cover the cost for Wellbutin?
2007-02-24 07:05:24 · 8 answers · asked by Abby Ivey 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I was recently switched from wellbutrin to budeprion. I find that the generic made me very nauseous and anxious. My body might be having a reaction to the filler used in the pill, or the fact that it is not coated. I will be asking my doctor to switch me back on the name brand. Although many people may claim that the generics are the same, there are differences. Each persons body reacts differently to drugs and if you are finding yourself with problems than there is no reason why you should not request to be allowed to stay on the name brand. If you want to read more people's opinions about this drug go to
www.dr-bob.org/babble/20070113/msgs/723151.html
2007-02-27 23:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by kristi v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have previously been on the regular Wellbutrin with no problems what so ever. Then I stopped taking after many months because I didn't need it. However due to being laid off, stress and worrying constantly I needed to get back on something. Due to a lack of job and money this time around I got the generic form of it.
I have taken it so far 8 days. And yesterday I broke out with like welts all over that itched. Plus my lip swelled up about 3 times it's normal size. I started taken benadryl because I didn't know what caused it and figured it was an allergic reaction to something. Last night I was also extremely restless and could not sleep. I woke up today with more welts in different places and very itchy hands and palms. My hands are now swollen and the itching will not stop no matter what I do.
So I didn't take it today and am calling my doctro right away tomorrow. So to make a long story short I definately see a difference between the generic and regular brand. Hope that gives you some insight.
2007-02-25 12:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The generic version is the same. You might have had the depression/suicidal thoughts even if you continued on the Wellbutrin, who knows. I also take Budeprion and haven't had any problems w/ it thus far.
In regards to insurance, I don't think they'll cover brand name drugs when there's a generic available.
You may want to call your doctor and mention the increased depression, etc. I experienced that when I was on Effexor and asked to be taken off it. You might want to consider switching anti-depressants.
Good luck.
Shadowfax: Bupropion (SR) & Budeprion are the same. I have no idea why generic Wellbutrin goes by two different names. ???
2007-02-24 07:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by mal'ary'ush 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Bupropion is the generic name of Wellbutrin. Generics work the same as the brand name. The FDA requires this test before allowing it on the market.
Your insurance is not going to give you an exception because they are the same thing. If the generic form of a drug did not work for you, the brand is not going to work for you and vice versa.
2007-02-24 08:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Buproprion is identical to Wellbutrin. Either the change in your condition is psychosomatic, or your condition would have changed regardless of the switch to the generic brand.
If you're noticing a change in your condition, then you should talk with your doctor, since Wellbutrin/Buproprion may not be working for you.
2007-02-24 07:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
That's because the generic form of most mental health drugs usually suck out loud!
only 1/4 of the people switched for insurance reasons can actually tolerate them...
Welcome to the mental health world!
2007-02-24 07:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Did you misspell the prescription as I think the generic is Bupropion (SR) 150mg or is this a different medicine?
2007-02-24 07:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by shadowfax 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Obviously drugs don't help. Obviously shrinks don't either. Don't beleieve me? Go to www.cchr.org and watch the videos of themselves saying they help no one and they offer no cures. Unless you want to live a life on drugs.
2007-02-24 07:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by robthomasjr2000 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋