Can anyone tell me if brand name medication is better then Generic?
603656
I think that there is a big difference is brand name and generic when it comes to pain pills.\nBrand name is better.\n\nBut like nerve pills it is the same for me either it be generic or name brand\n\nevery other kind of medicine i get in generic
1124082
Generic name is fexofenidine
267395
From my experience all medications have the same ingredients whether they are off brand of brand name. chemically they provide the same relief so just look at the ingredients on you sinus medications and you'll see there is no difference and there is no need to compare, you may just want to weigh what symptoms the medicines take care of
322905
well since there is a new drug coverage,my husband also qualified for the financial subsidary.i guess it may differ,each state,and plan,but he only has to pay $2.oo for genericand $5.00 for name brand,no higher than $5.00.also he doesnt have to pay any deductables.i would check with medicare and see if you qualify for assistance.they can tell you more.good luck =)
1079326
You would probably get better results by simply talking to the local pharmacy or your doctor.  They have contact with the drug companies and usually know how to get the special arrangements.  \n\nAds on TV are not always the most reliable source of information and are usually out to make a buck for themselves.
255965
there is really no best plan. i would recommend a discount plan that coincides with your prescriptions. ex: pays 100 percent on bloodpressure but must only get generic brands of everything else.  so surf the net for a discount plan that way your only charged for the prescription instead of the monthly cost plus co-pay and/or diff. of what the insurance company payed for the medicine.  Sorry no specific company GOOD LUCK
390142
quality control\n\nthe name brands have better quality control, but they are made the same
14620
I take Celexa, which is about the same thing as Lexapro, only less refined.  There is a generic form of Celexa, and THAT's what I go with.
431753
It depends on the item in question.  For things like trash bags and dishwashing detergent, I use the store brands as long as it's specifications match my needs.  I have been driving a truck for 6 years and have found that most similar items are produced by the same manufacturer as the one that makes the national brand.  This is NOT true of ALL things but you would be surprised at how many.  Sometimes the only difference is the color or a different type of perfume.  When it comes to household meds like pain relievers, antacids, anti-itch cream, etc., I would test them one by one to determine if they perform for you.  I use "generic" aceteminophen (tylenol) for occasional aches and pains but the generic brand is completely ineffectual for my wife.  She is forced by her body's response to use the national brand (Tylenol) because the generic just doesn't work for her.  So, there you are.  In short I would save a bit using the store brand when it fits your needs adequately but don't skimp if you truly have a need to use the national brand.  Hope that helps
303452
nebcin is the brand name and tobramycin is the generic name, its a very strong antibiotic, it has some pretty bad side effects, I'm surprised that you think its for urinary tract infections...because Nebcin can cause hearing loss and kidney failure, doctors hardly even prescribe it anymore
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advicor is niacin and lovastatin, there is no generic for it yet.\n\nif youre really trying to save money though, a generic just came out for pravastatin (pravachol, all of the "statins" work about the same) and simvastatin (zocor) in a few weeks. you could ask your doctor to switch your prescription to one of those, and you could take niacin on the side to replace the niacin that is in advicor (ask your doctor how much).\n\nin the end you might not save that much money doing all that and it is a little bit more of a hassle
838224
I would say that you should ask a doctor or find something that says that it is ok for you on the lable rather than trusting any medicine that somebody on here tells you.  But i guess you could ask a doctor or check the bottle of any suggestions you get.
441991
the only thing I can think of is that the pharmacist thought this was too much, or do you state anywhere in your pharmacy records that generics are okay? If its bothering you this much take the bottle to your pharmacist and ask them why they filled it this way and tell them the situation, child discomfort, difficulty administering... Doesn't make any sense to me at all
998820
The generic name of the brand name Alupent is metaproterenol sulfate.  You need to ask your physician or pharmacist to see if there are other brand names of metaproterenol sulfate available, or if the generic version is available for purchase - resulting in a lower cost to the patient.
671815
The best source for ANY meds is go to\ncvs.com\nThey have name brand and generic names, what it's for and any side affects.
1108182
Me too.  It's a huge problem.  Try RxOutreach, they will provide generics $20 for 3 month supply.  Also, many of the major pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance programs which may completely cover the cost of the medication.  Also try PPARx.org for information on other programs.
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The generic forms are GENERALLY the same. However, sometimes the side effects from the 'inert' ingredients may cause problems with either kind, and switching from generic to brand names or vice versa can solve issues. All manufacturing processes are allowed a little variation, and even different batches may vary. Sometimes people have to switch back and forth over time to solve problems. Small variations in dosages or even the foods you eat with a drug can have large effects. Legally, they are the same, but laws don't stop the infinite variations in people or processes.