Re: Lithium ER- should I go to the generic? » RanK

Posted by Larry Hoover on November 23, 2003, at 10:59:19

In reply to Lithium ER- should I go to the generic?, posted by RanK on November 23, 2003, at 10:21:45

> I've been on (Lithobid) Lithium ER with good results but now they want to put me on the new generic - can they force me to switch? Should I be concerned? I -and definitely the insurance company- will save money, but the insurance company doesn't have to deal with side effects. I started on Lithobid (brand name for lithium er slow release by SOL) due to gastrointestinal problems with Lithium Carbonate (not slow release).
Any med change requires some concern....you do need to pay attention, is all.
If the generic is also a slow-release formulation, I wouldn't be *overly* concerned.
Lar

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