Ann Marie Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hello, I'm new to the forum diagnosed with NCS last November. I met with Dr. Grubb in March and he prescribed midodrine but told me not to accept the generic. My insurance would only cover the midodrine (small white pills) for a $7.00 copay and would charge me $270.00 for the proamitine. I started on the midodrine and noticed some help, 2-3 pills every 3 1/2 to 4 hours but when I was able to get my insurance to approve the proamitine I noticed a big difference. They are very small pink pills and I take 2 every 3 1/2 hours. I thought I would mention the difference since it may help someone else. Each day is still a struggle but the proamitine has given me many more good hours. Ann Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I thought ProAmitine was just the generic brandname of Midodrine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janineerrn Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Hi,My Cardiologist told me he would start me on the generic and see how I did. If it helped he would switch me to the Proamitine. For some reason the original drug works better. Cant tell you why though. I do know that people have bad reactions to this medication (like me). I guess we all tolorate medications differently. Im glad it works for you.Peace and prayersJanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli6596 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 HiProamantine is the brand name, and midodrine is generic. I switched from brand to generic less than a year ago and did not notice a difference. My previous cardiologist says he saw no problem with the generic. I did not ask Dr. Low about generic. Does anyone know what Dr. Low's opinion is regarding generic midodrine? Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I thought ProAmitine was just the generic brandname of Midodrine? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Persephone, Actually Midodrine is the generic and ProAmatine is the brand name. Just wanted to clarify...~ Meghan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I thought ProAmitine was just the generic brandname of Midodrine? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Persephone, Actually Midodrine is the generic and ProAmatine is the brand name. Just wanted to clarify...~ Meghan <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Glad someone knows! It's such a rarely used drug in the UK- not even in the BNF (bible type compendium for doctors' pharmacists listing all possible drugs used)I've met two doctors in eleven yeares who know what it is/ have heard of it at all! And now you're going to tell me you're from the Uk so I look evens sillier! thanks for clarifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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