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by dhbanes 5507 days ago
No, they're generics produced to look like the brand name version.
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This is correct: mass spec analysis showed that the correct active ingredient was present in roughly the same concentration in the pills we ordered compared to the store-bought brand version of the drug.
Interesting to know! In my mind, counterfeit == fake == placebo. Thanks.