What does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect that the brand name medicines do?
The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name of the active ingredient while a manufacturer uses a brand name. However, a manufacturer cannot possess a patent for a certain chemical agent, this is why manufacturers of generic medications can legally produce the so-called "generics". They are the same chemically and since the active ingredient is identical, they have the same medical effect. Thus buying a generic medication one pays less but gets the very same result.
Generic Abilify is used for treating agitation caused by schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Aripiprazole 20mg
$2.39
Anafranil
Generic Anafranil is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Clomipramine 25/50mg
$1.02
Anafranil Sr
Generic Anafranil Sustained-Release is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Clomipramine 75mg
$2.15
Buspar
The short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.
Buspirone 10mg
$0.65
Clozaril
Generic Clozaril is used for managing schizophrenia in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It is also used to decrease the risk of suicidal behavior in certain patients.
Clozapine 25/100mg
$3.41
Compazine
Generic Compazine is used for controlling severe nausea and vomiting and treating schizophrenia. It is also used for the short-term (4 weeks) treatment of generalized nonpsychotic anxiety.
Prochlorperazine 5mg
$0.78
Eskalith
Generic Eskalith is used for treating manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It is also used to reduce the frequency and decrease the severity of manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder.
Lithium 300mg
$0.75
Lithobid
Generic Lithobid is used for treating manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder. It is also used to reduce the frequency and decrease the severity of manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder.
Lithium 300mg
$0.75
Lithotabs
Lithium 300mg
$0.75
Mellaril
Generic Mellaril is used for treating mental disorder known as schizophrenia (a severe loss of contact with reality).
Thioridazine 10/25/50/100mg
$1.25
Strattera
Generic Strattera is used for treating ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Atomoxetine 10/18/25/40mg
$0.78
Thorazine
Generic Thorazine is used for treating certain mental or mood disorders (eg, schizophrenia), the manic phase of manic-depressive disorder, anxiety and restlessness before surgery, porphyria, severe behavioral and conduct disorders in children, nausea and vomiting and severe hiccups. It is also used with other medicines to treat symptoms associated with tetanus.