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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.

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Blisterpack of generic tablets: Zyrtec generic
Drug Info

Zyrtec generic availability, cost, and dosage

Cetirizine, the first generic version of the prescription drug Zyrtec, received FDA approval in 2008
Feb. 8, 2024
A prescription pad and a prescription bottle: Latuda generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Latuda generic availability, cost, and dosage

Lurasidone, the generic version of Latuda, is just as effective but generally less expensive
Mar. 8, 2024
A syringe: Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Humira generic availability, cost, and dosage

There’s no “generic Humira,” because the drug is a biologic, but there are several biosimilars that work the same way
Mar. 8, 2024
clock next to tablet - how long does it take for lisinopril to work
Drug Info

How quickly does lisinopril work?

It kicks in within a few hours of taking it, but can take a few weeks to reach its maximum benefit
May 3, 2024
A syringe: Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage

Until a lower-cost Enbrel biosimilar is available, there are a few ways to save
May 16, 2024
Rx capsule vs. tablet:
Drug vs. Drug

Doxycycline vs. amoxicillin: Uses, side effects, and cost compar...

The effectiveness of doxycycline or amoxicillin depends on the type of infection being treated
Jul. 1, 2024
A syringe and a tablet with "vs." between them: Wegovy vs. metformin
Drug vs. Drug

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
A syringe: Stelara generic
Drug Info

Stelara generic availability, cost, and more

Biologic medications like Stelara have biosimilars instead of generics, and a few have already been approved by the FDA
Sep. 10, 2024
Type 2 diabetes medications
Drug vs. Drug

Glipizide vs. metformin: Differences, similarities, and which is...

Jan. 14, 2019
Rx pills: Top hydrochlorothiazide alternatives and how to switch your Rx
Drug Info

Hydrochlorothiazide alternatives: What can I take instead of hyd...

Hydrochlorothiazide doesn't work for everyone. Zestril, Diovan, Norvasc, Lasix, and Aldactone are some hydrochlorothiazide alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 16, 2022
Metformin vs. metformin ER drug comparison
Health Education

Metformin vs. Metformin ER: Differences, similarities, and which...

Feb. 6, 2020
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