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Are there any difference between generic antidepressants and brand name thanks?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Generic vs. specific: antidepressant differences is a question you need to ask your pharmacist about. He/she may know more about that than your doc. Many times there is no difference but some people experience one or the other as more effective depending on the specific medication. Peace and good health.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Generics: Sometimes there can be differences in the way people respond because of the carrier. For instance some one might not be sensitive to the actual active part of the medication but could have a reaction to other additives/chemicals in the compound.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Arlene Martinez Delio answered

Specializes in ADHD & Autism

Yes, the strength: Generics usually are required to be within 20% of the defined milligrams on each tablet. For example, if you are on 10 mg of a medicines, than you can be taking somewhere between 8mg up to 12 mg of the medicines. That means that depending on the manufacturer, your dose may not be consistent every time you refill it. Most of the times patients don't notice it but sometime it can make a difference.

Answered 4/10/2018

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