Generic Drugs Are Much Cheaper, but Use Caution for Those That Have 'Narrow Therapeutic Windows'

Generic drugs can be as much as 90 percent cheaper than name-brand prescriptions. And more than 70 percent of prescription medications taken today are generics. They are a tremendous bargain, and the vast majority are absolutely safe and effective. But they're not necessarily identical to name-brand drugs, and that's what causes confusion and concern. When Sassee Ann Arnold had a bad reaction to a generic medication; the physical pain was terrible but not being able to do things she loved hurt...Full Story