Can different generic drugs have different side effects?

Several different companies may make the same generic drug, too, but they might use different filler ingredients. So their medications could have slightly different rates of absorption or cause different side effects. If you’re happy with how a generic drug works for you, find out who the manufacturer is.

Is generic medication worse?

Conclusion. There is no evidence in Australia that generic drugs are dangerous and impair the safety and efficacy of treatment.

Why are some generic drugs not effective?

This may be due to how the generic medication is produced or the type and amount of inactive materials present in the medication. For some people, these slight differences may cause the drug to be less effective or lead to side effects.

Do generic medications cause more side effects?

It found that patients who took generic versions of three different blood pressure medications in the months after the generic drugs became available saw increased rates of drug-related side effects. Study authors said this might suggest performance differences between the brand-name and generic drugs.

Why do generic medicines often costs less than the branded medicines?

Once the patent expires, other manufacturers duplicate and market their own versions of the drug. Since the manufacture of these generic drugs do not involve a repeat of the extensive clinical trials to prove their safety and efficacy, it costs less to develop them. Generic drugs are, therefore, cheaper.

Are generic medicines less effective than branded ones?

The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) requires that generic drugs be as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Actually, generic drugs are only cheaper because the manufacturers have not had the expenses of developing and marketing a new drug.

Why should you prefer generic drugs?