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Generic drugs

Generic drugs are medications that are the same as an existing brand-name drug in form, dosage, safety, and efficacy. They differ in price, appearance, and inactive ingredients from their brand-name counterparts.

A syringe and a tablet with "vs." between them: Wegovy vs. metformin

Wegovy vs. metformin: Differences, similarities & side effects

Weight loss is a side effect of both drugs, but they’re prescribed for different purposes
Aug. 6, 2024
Two semaglutide pens: When will Ozempic go generic?

When will Ozempic go generic?

Since there isn’t a generic Ozempic, some people turn to compounded semaglutide, which is not the same and is not FDA approved
Updated on Feb. 18, 2025
Two gloved hands holding a UTI test strip: Can prednisone cause a UTI?

Can prednisone cause a UTI?

Prednisone doesn’t directly cause UTIs, but it can make some people more vulnerable to them
Feb. 11, 2025

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An hourglass and a pill bottle: How long does it take for methocarbamol to work?
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How long does it take for methocarbamol to work?

This medicine works quickly to relieve muscle aches and pains
Feb. 11, 2025
Someone holding their belly: Does omeprazole help with gas and bloating?
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Does omeprazole help with gas and bloating?

Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, not necessarily intestinal gas
Feb. 11, 2025
Advair drug facts
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12 facts about Advair

This inhaler isn’t right for people with certain food allergies. See what else is important to know if prescribed this medication.
Updated on Jan. 23, 2025
A prescription bottle and a prescription pad: How long does gabapentin last?
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How long does gabapentin last?

What happens to gabapentin when it expires and how long you can expect it to last
Updated on Jan. 21, 2025
A white bag that says "pharmacy" on it and a prescription bottle lying next to it: Can you buy hydroxychloroquine over the counter?
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Can you buy hydroxychloroquine over the counter?

You should be cautious of any website that promises hydroxychloroquine without a prescription
Jan. 10, 2025
A pencil with a smily face flag attached to one side and a sad face flag attached to the other: Gabapentin for bipolar
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Gabapentin for bipolar

There’s limited evidence on the effectiveness of gabapentin for bipolar disorder
Jan. 10, 2025
A hand pouring white pills from a white bottle into a palm: Can you take ibuprofen for ear pain?
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Can you take ibuprofen for ear pain?

Ibuprofen may provide temporary relief from ear pain, but it ultimately depends on the cause of the pain
Dec. 10, 2024
A comb and a brush: Does losartan cause hair loss?
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Does losartan cause hair loss?

Why some people taking blood pressure medication may experience this rare side effect
Dec. 31, 2024
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