Generic drugs are not exactly like brand names

Gianna at Bipolar Blast stumbled upon an article at the LA Times that outlines the FDA’s standard for generics:

In almost all cases, the FDA permits a generic drug to release 80% to
125% of an active ingredient into the bloodstream, compared to that
released in a single dose of the original medication.

Gianna makes a good point for tapering down on brand-name meds then switching to generics:

And definately too broad when I’ve been cutting down my only 10% at a
time. If the drug is 80% of what I’m taking that is a 20% cut without
intending a reduction. It of course can work the other way and make
coming off the drug a longer task and more difficult if it’s actually
125% of the brand name.

eek – that’s something to think about.