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The same pill?

2018-05-20 22:05:20
Pharmacist gave me Altervera instead of what I normally get - Portia. They said they are the same. Am I going to experience anything different or is it really just the same pill with a different name?
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All pills are same so you can take it.Composition is same but company is different.

Answered2018-05-21 15:19:31

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