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Does different brand names of medication work differnt i mean are some brands stronger than others like different makers of the drug?
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Drugs: The same dose of the same drug regardless whether brand name or generic should achieve about the same results. There might be subtle differences in absorption due to filler but overall should be very close.
Answered 9/26/2013
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