"Brand Medically Necessary"; The Generic Debate 8/1/09

When are generic drugs equivalent to the brand name drugs? What every patient needs to know about the pharmaceutical industry and how it may effect your daily life.The following medicines should be changed only under the supervision of your physician: anti-seizure medication, antidepressants, sleeping pills, thyroid hormones, birth control pills or hormone pills, several blood pressure medications such as beta blockers, blood thinners such as warfarin or Coumadin, and acne medications. If you have a problem with a generic medication contact the FDA at their web site http://www.fda.gov/.