2007-02-08 16:17:27 · 11 answers · asked by Leeann L 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes as a general rule, and sometimes it is made by the same company that manufactures the brand drug
2007-02-08 16:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is required by law that generic and name brand be exactly the same. The reason that there are generics is because the patent on the name brand has ended and other companies are able to distribute it. In some cases the same company makes both generic and name brand. I use generics all the time because they are cheaper.
2007-02-08 16:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by MsBeav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always buy generic medications. Look at the main ingredient. It is the same thing entirely. Look at the generic versions of over the counter meds as well. It can save you a fortune.
2007-02-08 16:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Geenahh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a higher chance of getting pregnant with a generic baby.
(Some things are not worth the brand name...some are. What category do you think "birth control" falls under??)
2007-02-08 16:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES IT IS.
I take Aviane, the generic of Alesse. It is just as effective as Alesse.
I have been on it 7 years.
2007-02-08 16:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the generic. You'll know within a few months if its as effective.
2007-02-08 16:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by bittersweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes---exactly the same chemical formulation. Required by law.
2007-02-08 16:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
Consult with your doctor, sometimes they put you on a certain pill for a reason (medical like high blood pressure etc)
2007-02-08 16:20:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-08 16:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best way to find out is to ask your doctor or your pharmacist... and thanks for the reminder to take mine today!!!
2007-02-08 16:24:54 · answer #10 · answered by katydid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋