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Joe Thome wrote: > Does anyone have any recomendations for or against the use of generic > drugs as opposed to brand name drugs? > > I thank you in advance for your comments. > > Joe cg for Ruth 67/9 > [log in to unmask] > In most cases, generic drugs are just as good as (and less expensive than) branded drugs. There are some exceptions. Among these are Dilantin (Parke-Davis' brand of Phenytoin) and some other anticonvulsants. Some of the difference has to do with the packaging (capsules, tablets, bottles). With these (few) drugs, I will usually insist on the trade name. I am not sure of any differences with the typical Parkinson drugs since many of them are still on patent and do not have generic equivalents. Perhaps others may know more. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************