Eli5: what is the difference between a generic drug to the original drug, and why do some doctors will swear by the original drug?

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Eli5: what is the difference between a generic drug to the original drug, and why do some doctors will swear by the original drug?

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I’ve always been happy to use generic versions of medications. But a few years ago, when I was taking Sertraline, I had been using generics, but one time had to get brand name (Zoloft), as there was a shortage of generics. I found it instantly made me feel queasy, wasn’t good on my stomach at all. So I went back to generic when I could, and the issue went away.

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