Posted by lizbeth on May 7, 2002, at 11:52:57
In reply to Klonopin vs clonazepam » lizbeth, posted by Cecilia on May 7, 2002, at 1:13:30
> Re: the studies you mentioned on Klonopin vs generic clonazepam-do you know who did them and were they double blind? Generics are supposed to be biochemically equivalent, so if there were a proven difference I don`t see how the generic could continue to be sold. Cecilia
Hi Cecilia,Try this link to an old Psycho-Babble post:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990814/msgs/9892.html
I'm sorry, I can't find the studies. Maybe I shouldn't have said "scientific" without quoting the study! I do remember seeing something that was not just anecdotal, on the web about the discrepancy between generic and branded Klonopin.I was a pharmaceutical sales rep for three years and knew of a few, usually well-recognized generics that have different side-effect and efficacy--coumadin, nifedipine (cardiovascular). Usually insurance formularies have gotten pushback on these at some point(including klonopin) so they'll pay for branded (w/doctor's input)
I have tried both, at 0.5 mg, and noticed a difference between them--that was what drove to check out other people's experiences.
If I'm remembering correctly, generics need to have 80% of the same formulation as branded--usually not so much of an issue with most drugs, does make a difference on a few that are usually called out like Klonopin.
Hope that helps,
Elizabeth
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