I have been on bupropion XL 300mg for many years. Recently my pharmacy's switched the generic brand from slate run to rising pharmaceuticals. I felt the State Run brand was actually the best I'd ever taken. Since being on the rising brand I think I'm noticing negative effects and, currently, inexplicable bloating/abdominal distension. I can't be certain it's due to this different brand, but it does roughly correlate with when this issue started. Has anyone heard of either brand, and could there, in fact, be a quality difference to this extent? I really have not felt as good on the rising brand and never really believed in the notion that the manufacturer could make that much of a difference in generics, but I'm starting to wonder. Would greatly appreciate any input/advice! Thanks.
Could Bupropion XL brand change cause this side effect?
Question posted by Mike Lee on 29 June 2023
Last updated on 3 July 2023
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Hi, Mike!
Just for the record I’ve always taken the Slate Run product so I can’t say that it’s the best but it certainly works for me. Generic manufacturers may use different fillers and binding agents and for some users there can be problems with absorption and effectiveness.
Most pharmacies will special order a specific generic medication but you may pay a little more for it. It’s worth asking.
Thanks for your reply! I did call and ask if they could note i'd like that brand on my next refill. I wonder if there's any way to look up which other pharmacies in my area use the Slate Run brand. Figured it might be simpler to find one that does and just refill my Rx there.
You’ll have to call around to different pharmacies in your area. They order the least expensive generics to help reduce your costs so they may not have a specific product available at all times. You could also have your doctor write your scripts for the Slate Run brand. I believe that pharmacies then have to provide the requested product.
Good luck with this!
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