Generic Drugs
You Docs, Mike Roizen & Mehmet Oz
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Some medications may not work in the same manner as the original.
No drug — brand or generic — works exactly the same way for everyone. That's why we should be actively engaged in our own healthcare. If you are taking a drug that requires very precise control of the dose, a generic's "equivalent" status may not do the trick for you. This problem is common with thyroid medications.Even for less-demanding medical regimens, a generic might not work the same way as a brand. Generics can use a slightly different release technology (altering how it gets into your system) and can change inactive ingredients like binders, fillers, preservatives, coloring, and flavoring.