Can There Be An Increase In Seizures If A Generic Anticonvulsant Was Changed?

Posted on Sat, 20 Jul 2013

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Question : Do you know if there could be an increase in seizures if a generic anticonvulsant was changed from one manufacturer to another?

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan (1 hour later)

Hi

Thanks for asking.

There is no reason why this should happen, all the drugs whether grneric or ethical are under very strict quality control .

If a brand has X amount of drug in a particular case, the same drug with the same dose should have exactly the same efficacy although in developing countries with not so strict regulations , this may not be always the case.

Thanks.

Please let me know if you need more information.

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