Are generic drugs different than brand name drugs? Can I use generic Trileptal?
Generic drugs and brand name drugs are almost the exact same. The name of the drug and the price is different but everything else is the same. The original manufacturer of the drug invests a lot of time and money into researching and developing the drug. They will have the opportunity to get a patent license for the drug and be the only company legally allowed to sell the drug. The patent will expire at some point and then any manufacture can copy the drug and sell it as a generic version for a cheaper price. Usually your doctor will specify whether he or she is prescribing you to a generic or name brand drug. You can ask your doctor to prescribe you specifically to the generic version. If your prescription states you are prescribed to the name brand version then you cannot buy the generic substitute from our web site. The main reason to order generic drugs would be to get the best price. You can ask your doctor to prescribe you to the generic substitute when you are getting your presc