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Can generic drugs cause side effects whereas the brand name would not?
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Generics: This is a good question and generally no, but, if the generic maker uses an additive not present in the brand, it can potentially cause a side effect that the branded medicine did not. For example, flavoring for the medicine or the slow release mechanism can change from one drug maker to another.
Answered 7/7/2017
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Side-effect: Nope, they both can, if the patient is sensitive to the drug.
Answered 5/9/2015
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