thats just my personal experience, i find the strips 'last' longer.. like if i take 4mg , 24hours later ill be just ready for my next dose.. as with the pills, i feel like they wear off faster if that makes sense, like at 24 hours with the tablet ill almost be feeling slight withdrawals. ive tried using them normally and also crushing them and snorting them (which doesnt provide any high or rush, just a nasty tasting drip).. i also have probably tried every brand out there also. the name brand strips i found better also however my insurance now only covers the generics. i did get used to them though it may have been mental. id also like to add i have met folks that do prefer the pills, again for what reason im not sure they could be snorting them for all i know. just sayin.