The Difference Between Generic and Branded Drugs
Author: Antony Brown
Before trying to draw out the differences between generics and brand-name drugs, we must first of all give a clear definition of a generic drug.
The active ingredient of "Generic" medication (for example, of "generic phentermine", which is adipex) is chemically identical to the active ingredient of the correspondent medication. According to the FDA's office Generic drugs "a generic drug is identical, or bioequivalent to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use".
Generic drugs are chemically identical to their branded counterparts, they are sold at substantial discounts from the branded price. According to reliable sources, generic drugs save consumers an estimated 8 to 10 billions USD a year at retail pharmacies. Even more billions are saved when hospitals use generic drugs. Because generic drugs are often much cheaper than their branded counterparts, many people choose generics whether buying drugs online or in traditional retail outlets and many insurance companies actually require that they be used.
However, it should be noted that current regulations permit a variation of approximately 20% either way in the bioavailability of the active ingredient. This does not necessary mean that buying generic drugs in preference to branded counterparts is a bad idea. In fact, in most cases, it's probably still a very good idea.
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Advantages of buying prescription drugs online
Internet is rapidly transforming the way we live, work and shop in all sectors of the economy. In the health sector, internet permits individuals to obtain extensive medical information, to help them understand health issues and treatment options. Millions of people all around the world used internet year to find medical information. The sale of most consumer products over internet has grown rapidly in recent years, including the sale of prescriptions drugs. Purchasing prescription drugs online can provide tremendous benefits to consumers. These benefits are many and include:
- Access to prescription drugs for the disabled or otherwise homebound, for whom a trip to the pharmacy can be difficult;
- The convenience of shopping 24 hours a day;
- Wide selection of prescription drugs;
- Privacy for those who do not want to discuss their medical needs in a public place;
- Lower costs, as well as convenience, if the purchase is made from a reputable site.
FDA is aware that many reputable internet pharmacies provide consumers seeking prescription drugs with a measure of safety, privacy and convenience. They can provide detailed information on drug interactions, and may e-mail customers if the drug they ordered has been recalled, a cheaper generic version of the drug becomes available or to remind them on prescription renewals. Hyperlinks and search programs provide online customers with written product information and references to other sources of health information more easily than traditional stores.
Finally, consumers must have confidence that safeguards for online customers are at least as protective as those at traditional pharmacies.
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What are the differences between Xanax and Diazepam/valium?
How are the effects different and when are each prescribed?
I think people use Xanax like valium, but I really don’t understand the difference, and when I read the side effects, I learned that Xanax can actually CAUSE anxiety.
I’m looking for something that will numb me up for a flight I have to take. I have huge anxiety when I fly.
Which one is best if I want to be knocked out for a duration?
Would Ambien be better?
Ambien will make you go to sleep, a lot of times Xanax is perscribed for flights only because with Valium the residual drowsiness is extreme, the best for a short flight would probably be Ativan, as you will be alert easier but still will have the same effect (BTW all the drugs described besides Ambien, belong the the Benzodiazapine family of drugs)
Whats the difference between Xanax and Valium?
What is the difference in how you feel when you take a 2mg Xanax compared to a 10mg Valium?
Thank you
what is the difference between xanax and valium?
I took a .25 xanax about 2 hours ago and I am still having muscle spasms in my neck . Is it alright to take a Valium 5 mgs.
By its effects, the 0.5mg dose of Xanax is approximately equal to 10 mg of Diazepam (Valium). I.e., .25mg Xanax = 5mg Valium. But these medications act differently, and different people may respond to each of them differently. So, it depends…
what is the main difference between valium and xanax?
I was switched and get the 5 mg valium 60 count the 13th…..will i have xanax withdrawel if i was on xanax a year………..i wasnt tapered off either……
And what benefit will valium have for my panick, anxiety, and sleep?
benzodiazepines have very different effects from person to person but in my experience xanax is a lot like valium only more powerful. I don’t like xanax for anxiey because it makes me quite drowsy compared to valium which eases anxiety without much drowsiness. Xanax is good when i am anxious at night/late evening as its easy to sleep on. I am not sure about withdrawals, i used xanax a bit too much over the last 2 weeks and my withdrawals where hell. The positive effect of Benzos have very little effect on me but i feel the negative side of them quite sensitively.
Valium for me are great for anxiety, i used to drink a beer or 2 when i felt a panic attack coming on and i would be ok for a while but a 10mg valium keeps the panic attacks away for hours. I dont get to sleep easily on valium, xanax is better but strangely even on powerful benzos like nitrazepam and temazepam i cant sleep. Weird.. but like i say, everyone reacts differently to benzos. I wish i was my cousin, 5mg valium knocks him out cold!
I think benzos are a nasty drug tho, my light w/d was extremely unpleasant. You will think you are going mad.
What is the main difference between valium and xanax?
I already know what bezo’s are so dont put Benzo’s are…..
I just wanna know the different feelings they give you……………
And dont say….Benzo’s are bad dont take them cause I have for 5 years taken xanax know im being switched to valium…..
Xanax is very short acting. Valium takes many hours to clear your system. Otherwise they have very similar properties: calms you, makes you sleepy, reduces anxiety, and relaxes muscles.