generic Prozac? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

greenidme · 04-19-2007, 05:26 PM

Has anyone had any luck with generic Prozac? Brand name worked great for me but my insurance no longer covers it. I tried generic once and it didn't work but I've heard you need a higher dose to be effective. Any experience on this or has anyone heard the same thing about the dose?
Appreciate any info anyone has. Thanks!

michele1975 · 04-19-2007, 06:05 PM

I currently take the generic for prozac and it seems to work fine to me but I've never taken the name brand so I can't compare them. Sorry I couldn't be much help. Did you talk with your doc about your concerns?

greenidme · 04-19-2007, 06:07 PM

I will see my pdoc on Monday. I like to go there with a bit of "homework" done. Never hurts to see if anyone else has or has had any experience.
My pdoc is really good about honoring my input. I am lucky!
Thanks for your response- how does the prozac work for you?

whirlgirl8 · 04-21-2007, 12:53 PM

Honestly the generic doesn't work as well for me so I take the max. dosage of 80mg. in the a.m. and sometimes 100mg. depends on how I feel that day. So the generic is fine for me but I take more of it. I know they say the chemical structure is exactly the same but I am convinced there is a difference!

MSLAINIE · 04-24-2007, 12:18 AM

Hi Greenidme,
I Just Had To Look At My Sons Prozac, I Didnt Realize It Was Generic. It Took A Few Weeks But It Seens To Be Working For Him.
Along With His Other Med Combo. By Law I Looked Up And Generic Is Suppose To Be The Same. But I Do Know You Can Fight Your Insurance Company. I Did For A Med For My Daughter And With Her Doc And I We Did Get The Insurance Company To Approve It. They Gave Me A Hard Time But If Your Doc Helps By Faxing A Letter To Them Or Calling Them You Should Get What Helps You The Best For You Health And Well Being. So I Would Call You Doc And Your Ins Company And Put In A Complaint. You Should Win.
Good Luck
Mslainie