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I have a quick question is there a real difference in estradiol (generic) and estrace (brand) is the brand name better?

If you can find a difference (aside from markings on the tablets) the FDA would be VERY interested in hearing about it.

Generic drugs are supposed to be the exact same thing as the brand name.  I've taken nothing but Teva brand generic estradiol with no issues.  Due to some delays leading to being bored at work, and being on good terms with a customer I've taken an afternoon in a lab to separate out the components in a portion of a tablet and run them through a fancy NMR spectrometer.  It's most certainly estradiol and fillers just like Estrace is supposed to have. 

I've used both at different times and have not noted any difference.


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Quote from: Colleen_definitely on October 15, 2017, 09:08:48 AM
If you can find a difference (aside from markings on the tablets) the FDA would be VERY interested in hearing about it.

Generic drugs are supposed to be the exact same thing as the brand name.  I've taken nothing but Teva brand generic estradiol with no issues.  Due to some delays leading to being bored at work, and being on good terms with a customer I've taken an afternoon in a lab to separate out the components in a portion of a tablet and run them through a fancy NMR spectrometer.  It's most certainly estradiol and fillers just like Estrace is supposed to have.

Ok perfect thank you I was just wondering because for 9 and a half months i was on estadiol and my insurance covers brand name so I asked them to switch all my HRT meds to brand name

Quote from: Deborah on October 15, 2017, 09:21:13 AM
I've used both at different times and have not noted any difference.


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Ok perfect thank you I was just curious :)