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Have you found clinical differences between the branded and generic forms of psychiatric medications?

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Psychiatry · George Washington University School of Medicine
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I definitely saw a difference between various forms of bupropion when it became generic. At the time, research suggested that the different delivery systems for bupropion produced very different blood levels and differently timed release. I usually hear about differences between the generics and bra...

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Psychiatry · University Of Alabama
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Over the years, patients report issues with generics compared to brand names, some related to effectiveness and others related to side effects. The medications that more frequently arise in my practice include Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Klonopin.

Side effects may well differ due to inactive ingredients ...

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