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<blockquote data-quote="Chris9450" data-source="post: 716982" data-attributes="member: 136554"><p>Hi Daphne 197</p><p></p><p>I am so sad that you also have been caught in the middle of this generic problem. I suppose we should be grateful for the care we receive from the NHS but honestly, it's tough when we suffer because of medication changes. </p><p></p><p>Can they get you the same company's 80mg now? Are you stuck with 40x2 tablets? Did they change to a generic at this point? Do you need to go back on the patented medication for a while to see what happens? Guess if it is the same company you will have to check the quantity of fillers or if it is a different company, compare fillers. </p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed with granuloma annulare ( skin biopsies to confirm) last year. Surprisingly, it is now clearing rapidly since I have changed back to the patented Amaryl. Skin is still recovering, gradually reducing thickness, improving moisture levels etc. I reckon it will take another few months before I have 'normal' skin. It might be more cost-effective on a generic but it sure causes some misery.</p><p></p><p>I just want people to be informed. If they have extra symptoms or a reduce reaction on a generic, they should ask to 'trial' a repeat prescription of the patented medication in case that is the root cause!</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris9450, post: 716982, member: 136554"] Hi Daphne 197 I am so sad that you also have been caught in the middle of this generic problem. I suppose we should be grateful for the care we receive from the NHS but honestly, it's tough when we suffer because of medication changes. Can they get you the same company's 80mg now? Are you stuck with 40x2 tablets? Did they change to a generic at this point? Do you need to go back on the patented medication for a while to see what happens? Guess if it is the same company you will have to check the quantity of fillers or if it is a different company, compare fillers. I was diagnosed with granuloma annulare ( skin biopsies to confirm) last year. Surprisingly, it is now clearing rapidly since I have changed back to the patented Amaryl. Skin is still recovering, gradually reducing thickness, improving moisture levels etc. I reckon it will take another few months before I have 'normal' skin. It might be more cost-effective on a generic but it sure causes some misery. I just want people to be informed. If they have extra symptoms or a reduce reaction on a generic, they should ask to 'trial' a repeat prescription of the patented medication in case that is the root cause! Regards Chris [/QUOTE]
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