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Posted 2/16/2015 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
I posted my question on the GERD page as to whether switching from brand name drugs to generic drugs could cause a return of symptoms. My posting here is due to my health anxiety kicking in big time. I've envisioned all kinds of horrible things that could be wrong with me instead of just switching back to the brand name and seeing what happens. Why can't I control my health anxiety? I'm back to square one on the health anxiety and I'm a wreck. That in itself isn't helping my GERD. Sigh.
Posted 2/16/2015 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Special, I have wondered the same thing. My first month I was taking the Brand name meds but second month I am on the generic brand (Not intentional, chemist just gave them to me without asking) Hasn't had and negative effects for me. Sometimes worrying about things that we cannot control seems to do the most damage I've found.
Posted 2/16/2015 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi S.O.,

Yes! We have had several posts on just this issue!

While the active components of an Rx are the same between generic and name brand...


...the way in which they are compounded, and the inert ingredients can differ enough that sensitive patients can react.

Hopefully you will adjust soon!

If you feel you need help with your health anxiety, we have great self help material here to take advantage of!! Find links in our Resources to amazing sites that take you through steps for recovery from your fears!

Best wishes and feel better soon,

S.C.
Posted 2/16/2015 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

As SC mentioned this is a topic which pops up from time to time on the forum so you have come to the right place.

Sorry to hear your health anxiety is bad at the moment I know how tough health anxiety is to deal with. Have a look at our resources thread which you will find on the main page first post for some great links to self help for health anxiety.

With regards to brand v generic they should technically be exactly the same but as SC mentioned if you are someone who is sensitive to medications you may experience some differences but your body should adjust to the new medication and hopefully have the same effect.

Hibee
Posted 2/16/2015 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Special,

Anytime there is a change in my medication it makes me anxious. It is something we are putting into our body that is meant to alter our state of being in one way or another. Kinda scary stuff shocked . Usually though, it is my own mind rather than the medication change. Not to say that it doesn't play a part, I am sure it can/does, but people like ourselves tend to... heighten that experience.

Have you read the Super Scanner resource? www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf? I feel like it ties in a bit to what I am talking about.

Either way, I wish you peace and health
Posted 2/17/2015 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all of your support.  I took everything you guys said to heart.   I'm going to switch back to the brand name med and see if that makes a difference.  Maybe if I think it will, it will!!!  I know that my anxiety kicking in doesn't help anything.  With anxiety, I need to remember that "this, too, shall pass"!!
Posted 2/17/2015 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
S.O.

Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better about this.:)

Let us know how your switch back goes!

S.C.
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