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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Only once was I told to not get the generic (hydrocodone) and to get the prescribed brand (Vicaden). I was told that the generic was more of a whole body painkiller while the brand name specifically targets areas better, in that case; face, jaw, neck and back. So it’s kinda like generics are a shotgun and brands are a rifle.