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When Doctors Adjust Doses After Switching to Generic Medications
Switching to generic medications can be safe - but for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index like levothyroxine and warfarin, even small changes in absorption can cause serious problems. Learn when dose adjustments are needed after a switch.
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