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is gernaric and brand name the same ? if not whats different?

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is genaric as good as brand?

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Yes, generics should generally work as effectively as the brand name of the medication [1].

There are, however, exceptions. Because inactive ingredients may differ, not to mention different standards across multiple manufacturers, a generic's bioavailability of the active ingredient(s) may differ by as much as 20% [2]. So while generic drugs are not necessarily worse than their brand name equivalent, some may experience slightly different effects across multiple versions of the same medication.

Ultimately it is a good idea to monitor how you feel, and if you do experience anything unusual, contact your doctor right away.

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[1] http:/­/­www.fda.gov/­buyonlineguide/­generics_q&a.htm
[2] http:/­/­counsellingresource.com/­medications/­discount-drugs/­generics.html

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