23rd September 2007
[QUOTE=Travis from MN;
One generic I was on of Dilantin/Phenytoin was one side of the capsul was white, the other was purple (lavender?). The generic had a SOLID PILL inside, not powder like brand name Dilantin's Kapseal. (for a reference)
--Travis
So that is why the generic (phenytoin) takes longer to absorb into the blood stream. I didn't know it had a solid pill inside, but my 1st doctor would never put me on the generic either. He has since retired, and I have been seeing another doctor now for about 8 years. He knows I take Dilantin, but a few times he tried to write me a prescription for phenytoin. I finally had to tell him and his nurse that I would ONLY take dilantin. I've never been satisfied with this doctor, or maybe it's the office complex itself. He is in with 20+ other doctors, each specializing in different illnesses/diseases and only a handful of office workers. There is always a huge turnover rate at this office, and it's no wonder. The doctors are so busy that they don't take the time to know their patients.
What I can't understand, is if these doctors know the generic is not as good, then why do they prescribe them?? Must be the perks they get from the pharmaceutical companies.
One generic I was on of Dilantin/Phenytoin was one side of the capsul was white, the other was purple (lavender?). The generic had a SOLID PILL inside, not powder like brand name Dilantin's Kapseal. (for a reference)
--Travis
So that is why the generic (phenytoin) takes longer to absorb into the blood stream. I didn't know it had a solid pill inside, but my 1st doctor would never put me on the generic either. He has since retired, and I have been seeing another doctor now for about 8 years. He knows I take Dilantin, but a few times he tried to write me a prescription for phenytoin. I finally had to tell him and his nurse that I would ONLY take dilantin. I've never been satisfied with this doctor, or maybe it's the office complex itself. He is in with 20+ other doctors, each specializing in different illnesses/diseases and only a handful of office workers. There is always a huge turnover rate at this office, and it's no wonder. The doctors are so busy that they don't take the time to know their patients.
What I can't understand, is if these doctors know the generic is not as good, then why do they prescribe them?? Must be the perks they get from the pharmaceutical companies.