Way OT: Article about Generic drugs vs. Name brand drugs

Just thought this was interesting and I know a lot of people on this forum take generic prescriptions.  Check it out.  http://www.self.com/health/2009/06/dangers-of-generic-drugs 

There's lots of generics out there that are problematic....thyroid meds are one of them as well.  Scary.

right but many issues people have in taking generics are just the fillers.  generally the formula is exactly the same and then fillers.

I have no issue with generics.  My insurance only covers generic unless I have to have a name brand and then it costs me more.  those without insurance coverage or good insurance coverage are screwed by drug companies that demand an arm and a leg for name brand.

so who is really to blame? 

That is scary.  I take the 300 mg Wellbutrin XL - generic

MOST, not all, generics are made with the same formular the name brands are. In fact, some are made on the same machines. The only difference is a filler, a die, or the shape in most cases. There are some generics that will throw people for a loop. I know I MUST have Syntroid and not a generic thyroid med. When I was on the generic I was sick most of the time from it. I also know I have been on generic BC more than I was on name brand. I am still childless after 5+ years of regular sex.

Side note. I am on the generic for Wellbutron XL and what I am on is not what was mentioned.

OK, just did a quick search for what the person in the article was switched to. It's actually a "name brand" that I guess is cheaper than Wellbutron. It's not really a generic. Strainge I know but that's what I found.

That is strange because I have my bottle sitting in front of me and it says Budeprion XL 300MG - Generic Equiv for Wellbutrin XL  Mfr: Teva Pharm

Mine is Buproprion. That is what was listed as the generic. Who knows. You can't always believe everything you read online. LOL

There are "branded" generics.. It's confusing. Especially when it comes to birth control pills nowadays, they all have "names" but many of them are generic or equivalent to a "Brand Name" drug.

Lisa
pharmacy tech (tho i dont actually do the dispensing lol)

Kinda like Sprintec is a generic for a birth control pill but it has a name. Not like acetaminophen for Tylenol. Right?