Hello! This month we start paying out of pocket for health insurance because our Union benefits ran out. There didnt used to be a generic for Lexapro, but now there is. Through the current policy, its just not in the budget to get non generic. I am worried to switch because at this point I have no known side effects to the non generic and I hate to go messing with it. I know people say its the same thing, but I know that sometimes its not. I know everyone reacts to things differently also. Just wanted to know if anyone switched and noticed a difference.
Generic meds are the same, so there won't be a difference. Generics come about when the patents on the name brands run out, but the formulas are exactly the same.
Generic meds are the same as name brand. They are federally required to be that way.My hubby was on it no difference
i haven't seen a change or felt a change for the worse....in fact i think the generic works better that i can take less and feel just as good!!!
no differance. they can't call it the same drug if it doesn't have the same chemical string.
The medication itself is exactly the same, but the fillers used may not be. That's what may cause some people to react differently to using generics.
I wish I could answer this question for you but I had to go off Lexapro and switched to Cymbalta.
I didn't notive a difference at all. With my pharmacy it only costs me $4 a month too! I can afford that even without my crappy insurance.
Hi Molly,
Some insurance companies will pay for the brand name medicine, if the doctor calls them and gives them a medical reason why you should stay on the brand name and not switch to the generic. You could call your insurance company first and see if they have such a policy. If so, then get your doctor to call the insurance company on your behalf.
Hope this helps.
i agree that everyone reacts differently to everything however at least a year ago my fiance switched from lexapro to the generic version to save money ..i believe its called celexa? but i could be wrong.. but he noticed absolutley no different what soever it was like he never switched.. and it definatley is cheaper
