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Dr i have a question to ask. can generic drugs be off by just a couple of milligrams? i noticed when i use to take tramadol the brand worked better.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Generic: The amount of medication is the same and this is regulated well. However there is a difference in the fillers to make the pills and that can influence how much of the medication is absorbed.

Answered 8/18/2016

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