Re: How long would you give a generic?

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth

I was on Minocin and doing quite well until, it was withdrawn from the UK market

and I was forces to take a generic for about a year during which time my RA got

worse. After abput a year on the generic, Minocin reappeared on the market but

by then I had decided to take Methotrexate to slow down the progression of the

disease. The MTX has finally brought down my ESR level to normal and the rheumy

has added Sulfasalazine to the MTX.

 

I may yet go back to Minocin and have not really made up my mind on this one as

I am not sure the Minocin will be efficacious enough. I do know some meds take

months to produce good results after kicking in.

Good Luck.

Ken

From: Beth Fletcher <kbf23@...>

Subject: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately.  Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me brand

name vs. generic didn't matter.  Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on the

meds.  How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic isn't

working?  I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't want to waste

six months on a generic if it is never going to work.  I NEED this therapy to

work for me.

 

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic are good,

so I thought it would be ok.  And the bottle says it's pelleted.

 

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

 

Beth

[Guest guest]

My opinion is " Good Luck on finding Brand Name Minocin. I cannot obtain it

at all in the state of Montana. Only thing I can get is generic and it is a

take it or leave it option.

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

I just checked my script (had it filled a few wks ago at Walgreens), and

it's Triax pelleted, if that helps at all.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Ken for the reply.  I'm really wondering if I should just stop taking

the generic and move on to brand name Minocin.  Stories like yours make me think

I should definitely be on the brand name although my doctor seems to think it

does not matter.  Like I said, I don't want to waste six months waiting to see

if it's going to help or not.

 

Anybody else have an opinion on this?

From: Beth Fletcher <kbf23@...>

Subject: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately.  Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me

brand name vs. generic didn't matter.  Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on

the meds.  How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic

isn't working?  I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't

want to waste six months on a generic if it is never going to work.  I NEED

this therapy to work for me.

 

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic

are good, so I thought it would be ok.  And the bottle says it's pelleted.

 

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

 

Beth

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

 

my doctor gave me a prescription of brand name minocin and I picked it up today

at Walgreens. I hope they help more then the generic pills. I had good success

with the generic but kind of plateaued the last couple of months.

 I hope the brand name will put some oomph into my problem. I will let you know

more in a month or so.

 

Eva

From: Beth Fletcher <kbf23 (DOT) com>

Subject: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic@grou ps.com

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately.  Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me

brand name vs. generic didn't matter.  Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on

the meds.  How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic

isn't working?  I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't

want to waste six months on a generic if it is never going to work.  I NEED

this therapy to work for me.

 

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic

are good, so I thought it would be ok.  And the bottle says it's pelleted.

 

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

 

Beth

[Guest guest]

Good luck Eva. I hope it helps.

cooky

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Eva Holloway

Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:28 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

Hello everyone,

my doctor gave me a prescription of brand name minocin and I picked it up

today at Walgreens. I hope they help more then the generic pills. I had good

success with the generic but kind of plateaued the last couple of months.

I hope the brand name will put some oomph into my problem. I will let you

know more in a month or so.

Eva

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cooky,

did you get my long e-mail, I hope it didn't get lost somewhere. I done that

before, wrote a long e-mal and then it just disappeard. LOL:)

Eva

From: Cooky Stonkey <cookee1@...>

Subject: RE: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 5:15 PM

Good luck Eva. I hope it helps.

cooky

From: rheumatic@grou ps.com [mailto:rheumatic@grou ps.com] On Behalf

Of Eva Holloway

Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:28 PM

rheumatic@grou ps.com

Subject: Re: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

Hello everyone,

my doctor gave me a prescription of brand name minocin and I picked it up

today at Walgreens. I hope they help more then the generic pills. I had good

success with the generic but kind of plateaued the last couple of months.

I hope the brand name will put some oomph into my problem. I will let you

know more in a month or so.

Eva

[Guest guest]

Yes I did and have not had any time to respond to anything but quickiesJ

I'll answer soon.

Cooky

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Eva Holloway

Thanks Cooky,

did you get my long e-mail, I hope it didn't get lost somewhere. I done that

before, wrote a long e-mal and then it just disappeard. LOL:)

Eva

[Guest guest]

I was told by my mail order pharmacy (under my health insurance plan) that brand

name Minocin is no longer being made, and hasn;t been, for over a yr. So I am

confused. When I read these posts, I am getting the impression that the brand

name IS bening made? (and under my health plan, I do have the option to pay for

brand, so I know that the pharmacy isn't telling me it's not available ONLY

because it's not covered under my prescription plan; I DO have the option to pay

for it outright. I spoke to two pharmacists there, who each researched the

question, and they both said it is no longer being made) Thanks for any insights

- Les

rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately. Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me

brand name vs. generic didn't matter. Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on

the meds. How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic

isn't working? I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't

want to waste six months on a generic if it is never going to work. I NEED

this therapy to work for me.

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic

are good, so I thought it would be ok. And the bottle says it's pelleted.

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

Beth

[Guest guest]

 

To all of you who have been denied the Brand name Minocin, it is being made by

Triax Pharmaceutical.  Too bad we can't get a lobbyist in Washington to put an

end to this farce.  Big Pharm is blocking our rights because they want us to buy

the toxic meds developed by Big Pharm which are expensive and keep us ill

eventually killing us, but making Big $$$$$$'s for Big Pharm in the meantime.  I

have been on Minocin (Brand Only) since 2005.  My doc writes (No

substitutions) and I have never been denied. One time I was sent a substitute. 

I immediately called, they checked the Rx, apologized and sent me the correct

Minocin (Brand name only).   No excuses they must follow Dr.'s orders.  Insist

on it or go elsewhere.  They will find the meds to give you as they don't want

to lose your business.  Dolores & Mike

From: Beth Fletcher <kbf23 (DOT) com>

Subject: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic@grou ps.com

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately. Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me

brand name vs. generic didn't matter. Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on

the meds. How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic

isn't working? I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't

want to waste six months on a generic if it is never going to work. I NEED

this therapy to work for me.

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic

are good, so I thought it would be ok. And the bottle says it's pelleted.

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

Beth

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 

I picked up my brand name Minocin today at Walgreens. Tell your pharmacist he is

not telling you the truth. Yes I had to pay more, but it will be worth the money

for me to go into remission.

 

Eva

From: Beth Fletcher <kbf23 (DOT) com>

Subject: rheumatic How long would you give a generic?

rheumatic@grou ps.com

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:54 AM

I've been on AP for 9 weeks approximately. Dr. S. in Chattanooga told me

brand name vs. generic didn't matter. Well, I am on a generic and I never

herxed--although I'm in a terrible flare and have been since three weeks on

the meds. How long should I give this before deciding that maybe the generic

isn't working? I know I have to be patient for AP to work, but I don't

want to waste six months on a generic if it is never going to work. I NEED

this therapy to work for me.

BTW, I've been to Harold's web page and the comments on this generic

are good, so I thought it would be ok. And the bottle says it's pelleted.

Thank you once again for your wisdom and time to respond!

Beth