Brand name vs generic meds question....

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Registered: 02-26-2007
Brand name vs generic meds question....
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Thu, 06-14-2007 - 3:41pm

Is there really a difference between brand name and generic drugs? I have read on some other boards that Synthroid is the only med you should take, and the generic versions of it are not good. I am currently taking levothyroxine, but should I ask for actual "synthroid"? I have insurance so it's not a problem getting/paying for it, but is it really a big difference? From what I understand, the meds have to have the same major ingredients so why would they be so different?

Any advice? Thanks, Jill

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Thu, 06-14-2007 - 3:49pm
I don't take this med but from what I've heard, you should be using the brand name and not the generic.
 

Calley7