Did you know?
Your doctor may write a prescription for brand-name TRILEPTAL, but it may not be the medicine you get. For several reasons, including cost, pharmacists may legally substitute your prescription with a "generic" medicine. And they may do it without telling you or your doctor.
A generic medicine is a copy of a brand-name drug, such as TRILEPTAL. While generics have the same active ingredient as a brand-name drug, your doctor may choose to prescribe brand-name TRILEPTAL.
Protect your doctor's choice.
Talk to your doctor about the possibility of generic substitution. He or she may think a generic substitution is okay for you; however, if your doctor decides brand-name TRILEPTAL is right for you, simply ask that "dispense as written" or "brand medically necessary" is written on your prescription. That way, you can be sure you're getting the medicine you were prescribed.
Another way to make sure you're getting TRILEPTAL, as prescribed by your doctor, is to check your medication before you leave the pharmacy. Use the chart below to compare tablet colors.
Your TRILEPTAL should look like one of these:
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