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One of my family members is suffering from anxiety and depression. Doctor has prescribed pari-cr 75 mg tablets (paroxetine). But cost of pari- cr tablets is quite high. We heard about" pm jan aushaadhi yojna" where generics are being offered. The scheme has paroxetine -sr tablets of 37.5 strength which are economic too. So can we switch to the generic option of paroxetine sr for 75 mg dose available under jan aushadhi? Actually that is patient's main medication which is why we are concerned about efficacy. Please give us your valuable suggestion. Thank you.
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It will be same effect and be more spiritual.
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as long as the chemical formulation is the same the efficacy should be similar. however, variations in efficacy between brands are also reported despite the same formulation perhaps due to reasons of manufacturing method. at the next review please discuss this issue with the prescribing doctor to compare the 2 brands and choose one.
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Yes, you can take it. Don't worry, it will be ok.
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Dose is slightly higher side than usual please reconsider dose
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