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Originally Posted by Bmee2
Can anyone explain what is the difference between name brand medication and generic medication?
If it is the same why do I have allergic reactions to better than 50% of the generic medication?
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You are probably allergic to some non-active/filler ingredient in the generic. Try a different generic manufacturer, or the name brand.
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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