There is no reason that the vast majority of people can’t take a generic equivalent
There’s no reason why ANYONE can’t take generics. Over here (UK) its extremely unusual to be prescribed a brand. And we’re all absolutely fine.
The difference? Pharmas can’t advertise their products to the general public. Nobody falls for the marketing guff and nobody makes up reasons to need branded medication.
Oyml77@lemmy.today 4 days ago
My daughter has an anaphylactic reaction to an inactive ingredient that is present in some generic products but not others. We have to be very aware of what company makes the generics she takes to make sure exactly what they contain. That’s why I say most people can take them and not everyone. Some medications will harm her more than help because of an inactive ingredient.
jobbies@lemmy.zip 3 days ago
Surely thats a problem with ALL medications then? Not just generics?
Oyml77@lemmy.today 3 days ago
Possibly. There are branded products that she is allergic to and she’s not allergic to the generic, but it tends to be the generics using the ingredient she can’t have.
My point is that the generalizations are MOSTLY true, but there can be exceptions. People who discount all generics out of hand are usually just blowhards.