StarChild56
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Wondering if anyone has tried the generic Valcyte or knows if it's as effective as the brand name.
I just got talked with my pharmacist and all he was able to tell me was that the price is about 1/5 the cost of the brand name, three companies are producing the generic and there's a back order and supply problems with all three companies.
Any experiences?
Yes, I am on generic Valcyte and have been for 5 months. Prior to that I was on Valtrex and even though on Valtrex, developed EBV viremia which was quite concerning (we even tried to add Famvir in to help it until I got my prescription coverage - I was without it for a couple months but it did nothing for this issue). My doctor switched me to generic Valcyte and after a while (I do not remember how long), I finally do not have EBV viremia. I have had no side effects. It costs me $37.50 for a 90 day supply (my co pay). I take 2 450mg caps 2x a day (1800 mg total a day). I have my safety labs monthly (first time, it was 3 weeks). Only my monocytes (sp) are abnormal (low) but my doctor says that is okay. I have also gotten my stubborn VZV IGM to go down a good amount (it was really hight), and my VZV IgG to go waay down (it was really high).
I think my low grade fevers decreasing (and being lower grade), the reduction in chills, the slight reduction in overall horrific malaise is due to the Valcyte though I can not be sure (I'm on a lot of meds for a lot of things most started at the same time, many of my illnesses have overlapping sx).