Tag: generic medications
Brand vs Generic Medications: Why Excipients Cause Side Effects and Intolerances
Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that trigger side effects in sensitive individuals. Learn how excipients affect drug absorption and what to do if you react to a generic.
Patient Trust: How to Build Confidence in Generic Medications
Generic medications are just as effective as brand-name drugs but still face trust issues. Learn why they work, why patients doubt them, and how doctors and pharmacists can build confidence in their use.
Provider Case Studies: Real-World Experiences with Generic Medications
Real provider experiences with generic medications reveal that while most generics work as well as brand-name drugs, caution is needed for narrow therapeutic index medications like antiepileptics, immunosuppressants, and blood thinners due to subtle differences in absorption and patient response.