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Can we take generic medicines for all needs and whatever doctor prescribes?
Generic medicines are really cheap.
Is it safe to take generic medicines?
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If you want to get treated cheaply, no problem, go ahead. If you trust your doctor, even drinking water will also work.
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You can't make a generalisation.
Some generic drugs are good, most of them are not. Some branded drugs are good, most of them are not. Ultimately it all comes down to your doctor....
Do you have a Doctor you can trust?
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Even generics have a brand name over them.
So it is branded generic.
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If generic medicine is of good quality, it can be used
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Dr. Jeevan Kumar
General Medicine
6 yrs exp
Karimnagar
Yes u can use
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes. If anyone says otherwise they don’t have any evidence. They probably take kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies
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