Is It safe to Use different Brands medicines for the same Disease?

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FormerMember

20 Feb 2011

My mom was a cancer survivor and she was operated in India.she had the Chemotherapy Treatment too.then after she was consulted by her doctor to use Tamoxifen for five years.Now its almost Five years and she was suggested to restart the usage of the Tamoxifen Tablet.The problem is that im not getting the Tablet of the same brand Mom used previously.is it safe to start using the tablets of the different brand? or it can cause serious problems?

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Brand doesn't matter, the nhs are trying not to use "designer" brands to cut costs, it's like boots paracetamol or annadin... a designer t shirt or a normal one.... Their both t shirts, but you pay more for the "branded" one, so don't worry about it :)

LIZ xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

I agree totally with Liz. The brand doesn't matter, it's the ingredient in the tablet that's important. I was on tamoxifen for five years and have a friend who was prescribed it too, but the brand she was given was different.

Christine xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Ghizal,

If at all your unsure or worried about it ask your Mums Medical team. They will put your mind at ease. All the best and Good luck.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Sarsfield.
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hey guys thanks alot!

Well,im somehow satisfied but still worrying kz i just love mom very much and don't want her to be in a problem.

Sarsfield,tanx for the suggestion ill try to contact with her doctors.

bye bye . x x x
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