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My doctor gave me a prescription for a brand-name drug. was a generic drug not right for me?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brand name: If concerned - would ask the prescribing physician the rationale. Take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Brand name: Not necessarily. Since I am not sure what the drug is, please inquire from the prescribing doctor.

Answered 5/10/2015

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