Concerns Over Generic Drugs

Numerous men and women get concerns over the protection and profitability of Generic drugs as they do not get to go through as rigorous or as lengthy clinical trials as the innovator drug.

The FDA say that the active ingredient has already been though clinical trials and it is going to be pointless to make generic versions do the same as they are made
from the same active ingredients.

Bioequivalence tests are enough to ensure the drug is as effective and safe as the original as they differ so little.

In utmost cases there is not anything to be anxious about as generics are closely dignified. Generic drugs have been found to have many of the problems of the
original, for example the same side effects.

But some comparison studies have shown that whilst quite a number of generic drugs performed the same as the original, some differed substantially.

If you are switched from a branded version of a drug to a generic and notice a change in your symptoms, especially for the worse, go to your GP who is going to be
able to help and advise you.

Research the particular drug you are on particularly any scientific studies which have been conducted and talk to others to find out what their experiences with the drug have been. Information like this is going to allow you to make an informed decision about your medication.