Should I take brand name or generic medication for my osteoarthritis symptoms?
Medications in the United States are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If a drug company says that its drug has a certain amount of medication in it, then the FDA is supposed to ensure that it truly does. Supplements are very different. The FDA does not regulate the supplement industry in the same way as it does the drug industry. As a result, many supplements may say they contain one thing, but...
It's been seven weeks since I had my baby. The time is really flying by and soon my maternity leave will be over. I've been slowly... Read more »
I had always been told that the active ingredients in generic medications had to be exactly the same as their brand name counterparts; that... Read more »
Reader's Question: I have been told that Fosamax is coming out in generic form. I have been taking a brand name osteoporosis drug (in the... Read more »
This question has been on my mind lately after my son’s neurologist recommended a name-brand medication to treat his seizures instead of... Read more »
I have long been a supporter of generic medications. They are not only less expensive for me but they are less expensive for insurance... Read more »
Parents should be aware that generic versions of ADHD drugs are as safe and effective as name-brand meds, a new Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs... Read more »
In an effort to compete with new generic formulas, Zocor maker Merck will continue to sell the brand-name form of the drug at a reduced price for the... Read more »
Officials at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) say the 12- to 14-year patent-protection period given to biologic medications is too long to "promote... Read more »
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This article discusses the health effects from an overdose of diphenhydramine, a type of medicine called an antihistamine, which is found in various... Read more »
Are you willing to change pharmacies to save money on prescription drugs? With Wal-Mart stores in 49 states now offering $4 generic prescription... Read more »
Keeping down prescription costs If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can...
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