I prefer the brand name (which is epilim here, not depakoke, but its the same thing) just because it doesn't taste as bad. But apart from that, I haven't noticed a difference in anything.
Technically, you're getting the same substance but in a cheaper form. Xanax is the same as Alprazolam. Klonopin is the same as Clonazepam. The only difference really is the name.
I find a lot of people mention difference in moods etc with generic, which I can't understand because as you say, they are the same. Although to make it cheaper surely they have to be using some sort of 'cheaper' chemical, perhaps making it a little less... reliable?
Dunno. Here, generics often aren't that much cheaper anyway, like $1 or something.
Usually it's little differences like different dyes or substances that produce the same effect- so let's say someone allergic to red 5 can't have the brand name, but the generic is made with some other dye, so they're fine.
Though some generic companies are real sleaze bags I've read, making their products not as effective and such.
My doc just tried to switch me to the generics but I never actually "tried" them out, they weren't the long shape of the brand name, they were round like a frisbee and I couldn't for the life of me get the thing down my throat and for some reason I just have a problem with cutting pills, no matter what size. But these things were like, I coulda eaten dinner off them. I thought they were an April Fool's joke when my mom brought them home, to be honest.
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But, go for it -- it will save you money! :)
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Dunno. Here, generics often aren't that much cheaper anyway, like $1 or something.
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Though some generic companies are real sleaze bags I've read, making their products not as effective and such.
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