Sick and tired of high drug costs? You're not alone. Americans spend more than 150 billion dollars per year on pharmaceuticals, and with costs rising all the time, many are looking to generic alternatives. These products promise the same benefits as their name-brand equivalents, but at a fraction of the cost. When considering something as important as your personal health, do generic drugs measure up?
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Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Name Brands?
definition of generic drug means it's the same formula
I don't even understand how this is something to debate. The very definition of generic drug means it's the same drug.
From dictionary.com:
"generic: any product, as a type of food, drug, or cosmetic commonly marketed under a brand name, that is sold in a package without a brand. "
- ElaineVigneault
September 1, 2008 10:20PM
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Absolutely not a debate!
I had never heard of this topic as vaguely controversial before. The first point under the "yes" side states exactly what you say here, and as soon as I saw that on the main page I just thought, "Of course. Why are we even talking about this?" All the objections and complaints about generics sound like urban legends -- like, "I know someone whose cousin had a friend who was sick but generics didn't help." This is silly.
- thoughtcounts Z
September 5, 2008 7:55PM
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Elijah
Seems to me the issue isn't are all generics exactly the same, which begs the question why are they cheaper than, is it just pattons of brand products or slight differences in fillers and synthetics?
But that said, even if exactly the same, isnt it the individuals bodies and makeup that is never exactly the same, or react the same? Even in studies this is relevant and addressed. So this forum doesnt seem like a criticizm of Pharmacies or government necessarily, but a knowledge of individuals actual experience and reactions, and attempts to seek knowledge. I thought that was all what education , common sense and debate was about. There is no "absolutely not a debate" about it, is condescending and stupid. The only stupid people I know are those who don't ask questions and seek out information in their own medical care and knowledge. If it works for you fine, but judge not until you have walked in someone elses shoes. Just a suggestion.
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