What are the actual differences between name brand and generic/store brand medicines?
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As others have pointed out, there are no differences in the active ingredient in generic or brand name medicines. The other ingredients may be different. Both are highly regulated, so the effects should be the same with both versions. There are some exceptions though. The most notorious one I know of is thyroid medication. The same dose of Synthroid can have very different effects than the different generic forms of levothyroxine. It is important to pay attention to which version you’re getting with this drug.
Source: am doctor who specializes in conditions requiring levothyroxine
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