Generic medications include the same active ingredients as the original medication. The only difference is that generic medicines are cheaper because they don't have the original pharmaceutical brand name on them so you are paying for the drug not the drug and the name that comes along with it. There is nothing wrong with generic medicines. The coating of the tablet might differ or the dosages but essentially it is the same medication.
Generic meds contain the same ingredients as the original medication. For certain medications, doctors do not recommend the generic version, preferring the name brand. Thyroid medications are an example, because the dosages are measured in micrograms. Even a small discrepancy in measuring will result in less effectiveness for the patient.
