Generic medications save billions, but not everyone reacts the same. For drugs with narrow therapeutic indices like levothyroxine and warfarin, small differences in absorption can cause serious side effects. Here’s why some people feel worse after switching-and what to do about it.
Author: Jeffrey Abbott - Page 2
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