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Posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 12:12:38
I asked my pharmacist about this generic form of topomax some of you have spoken of that you say you are taking and he tells me that there is no such form of this pill available to be sold to the public in its generic form .......I am confused. He says all meds have a generic name but some are not sold generically. Just was interested in hearing what the name of the generic topomax you are taking is and why the disturbing conflicting information I am getting. Makes me very concerned for all of us.
My sister is in rehab as I have written before suffering from multiple strokes from lack of correct protocol at the hand of a nurse's misuse of pulling a heartline. Short version outcome is she survived cancer surgery with a benign tumor and cannot speak or swallow now. We have kept it out of the media yes headline news Nevertheless my sister may never be the same.
Hopefully, you can see my concern, on what may seem trivial in nature to some, is not to me. My trust level has dropped a bit. I want to know what the generic you are taking is called so I might ask my pharmacist, yet again, with more info about this and asd ask why he tells me a different story. There should only be one common answer to this. Either a generic one exists or one does not.
Am I not correct in assuming this?
Thanks for your time reading this and any input will again be greatly appreciated by anyone.
Nettie
Posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 13:39:57
In reply to topomax generic does it exist?, posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 12:12:38
The generic name is topiramate. Topamax is only available as brand name Topamax.
Ed
Posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 15:51:17
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist? » challenged, posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 13:39:57
> The generic name is topiramate. Topamax is only available as brand name Topamax.
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> EdThank you Ed for your reply. At the risk of sounding like a simpleton I just want to be totally clear on this, if you will...... I was told that every med has a generic name but the availability of all meds in generic form for consumer consumption is not; therefore that should coincide with what you are saying ......correct?
Nettie
Posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 15:55:19
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist? » ed_uk, posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 15:51:17
Hi
Yes, every drug has a generic name. Some mediations are only available as branded products though.
Ed
Posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 17:05:25
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist?, posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 15:55:19
> Hi
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> Yes, every drug has a generic name. Some mediations are only available as branded products though.
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> EdAgain thanks I am going with your answer and my pharmacist of over 40 years in the industry for now. My only concern and question is to storm rider.
I have cut and copied this message she had posted only because I question what her pharmacist has told her or giving her and not her honesty by a long shot...she has given much good advice and helped many many people on here including myself;.....just out of concern for her to double check her info please......Posted by storm rider on February 20, 2006, at 14:55:05
A generic version has just become available...
at least my pharmacy offered me the choice of a generic brand two months ago for the first time so I am assuming that it has just become availableThe generic brand is still costly but significantly lower than the original...
ask your pharmacist
Posted by Storm Rider on February 21, 2006, at 20:39:15
Have been using the generic for a month or so only, so cannot really say.
I did lose weight on the topomax and would assume that one would lose weight on the generic as I have not suddenly gained weight since changing to the generic...
as I said in a previous post, if the meds are not identical in properties, the pharmacist cannot switch them so I think it is safe to assume that the generic would help with weight loss too...I am only concerned at how this person is getting the generic form if in fact it doesn't exist. Causes me concern and much confusion. Any comments? DR BOB? Just scares me. Anyone know the answers as to what we are told and what we are taking? Thanks
Nettie
Posted by jay on March 9, 2006, at 17:35:33
In reply to topomax generic does it exist?, posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 12:12:38
In Canada, generic topiramate exists..just came on the market.
Jay
Posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2006, at 17:46:21
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist? In Canada yes » challenged, posted by jay on March 9, 2006, at 17:35:33
.......and storm rider lives in Canada I think?
I do know that generic topiramate isn't available in the UK.
Ed
Posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 18:02:11
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist? In Canada yes » challenged, posted by jay on March 9, 2006, at 17:35:33
> In Canada, generic topiramate exists..just came on the market.
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> Jayoh well ok then whew........ my brain is like porridge sometimes....please excuse my overwhelming concern.....I feel like an absolute idiot heehee or one who takes strong meds. Storm rider I think the world of you and was so concerned dear, so sorry to have been so worried that I infiltrated your words of wisdom and unfortunately to no prevail never to have impacted my forever dwindling pocketbook. I think I shall move out of the good ole bay area /silicon valley near beautiful San Francisco to Canada... I now feel educated on the fact that yes a generic form exists in North America!! Thank you.......smiling here
Nettie
Posted by yxibow on March 11, 2006, at 2:27:56
In reply to Re: topomax generic does it exist? In Canada yes » jay, posted by challenged on March 9, 2006, at 18:02:11
> > In Canada, generic topiramate exists..just came on the market.
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> > Jay
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> oh well ok then whew........ my brain is like porridge sometimes....please excuse my overwhelming concern.....I feel like an absolute idiot heehee or one who takes strong meds. Storm rider I think the world of you and was so concerned dear, so sorry to have been so worried that I infiltrated your words of wisdom and unfortunately to no prevail never to have impacted my forever dwindling pocketbook. I think I shall move out of the good ole bay area /silicon valley near beautiful San Francisco to Canada... I now feel educated on the fact that yes a generic form exists in North America!! Thank you.......smiling here
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> Nettie
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All NDAs and ANDAs and medications in general can be searched at Drugs@FDAhttp://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.Search_Drug_Name
These are letters of approval and additional correspondances.
There appear to be ANDAs for generics communicating with the FDA between 2003 and 2005 for topiramate, which was first filed in 1996 as Topamax. This indicates that a generic may come in the following years, possibly.
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