that is a great question. i just want consumers and patients to know that the fda does approve the generic versions of medications. they do have to have the same active ingredient but they will differ a little bit in how the tablets are made. they may contain a different salt a different sugar. they are not going to look exactly like the brand they might be a different color but they do contain the same active ingredient. now one of the things that i want consumers and patients to know too is that we are finding out is that patients react differently to medications. and how i take a pill and how you take a pill might have a different effect. this is kind of the same thing with medication prescription on the prescription side. so once again if you feel that the generic isn't working talk to your pharmacist. you may have to be switched to a different brand or you may have to go back actually on the actual brand medication or a controlled-release form instead. pharmacists can talk to you a little bit more about it. we can then let your doctor or healthcare provider know that you are not feeling the same effect as compared to when you had the brand medication and get you switched. but once again ask your pharmacist that's what we are here for; we are here for you to ask us any question don't be afraid to. we are the medication experts and we are here to help you.
is there any difference between the generic and brand name versions of my prescription sleep aid?