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ginadeeI disagree 100% on the generic cereals, I tried Food Lion and Giant brands of Frosted Mini Wheats and they were both gross! Food Lions tasted and had the consistency of styrofoam. YUCK!! I found only one generic that you cannot tell the difference, Malt O Meals Frosted Mini Spooners.

10/19/2010, 5:04 AM | Reply | Report Abuse

helensudul I am super lucky as I seldom need a pain relief I Have BOTTLE of generic Ibuprofenwhich I only take occasionally and itworks like magic. Ialso take cheap brandof aLLERGY PILLS which seem to kick with minutes.. I need and take very few.. I guess I am lucky. Ieata gaurded diet and I am very active. Iam76. little meds

09/09/2010, 1:45 PM | Reply | Report Abuse

pharmaengI agree with codex88's comment If you have a plane tablet with a simple formula then there shouldn't be a problem if the generic is using the same inactive ingredients but if you have a timed release tablet, one where the drug should be released in a different environment than the stomach, requires a certain active crystal form or size then you and your doctor should be very careful when using a generic. The blood level profile of the generic may not be the same as the branded product and this could lead to peaks and valleys (read overdoses and underdoses) that could cause ineffective treatment.

09/08/2010, 7:10 PM | Reply | Report Abuse