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My doctor prescribes allegra and i get fexofenadine. doc prescribes ativan, i get lorazepam - why generics?

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Cost: Generics are usually cheaper because of the lack of marketing overhead, and are frequently made by the brand name companies.

Answered 4/30/2016

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Cost: Generics must be just as good, period. Buy a nice sweater with the money you saved.

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): Price and fact that many insurance companies request trying generic . As long as they work for u, it is ok.

Answered 8/26/2015

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