Do you ever spend more money on name brand OTC medicine because of branding? Eg: Nyquil?

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Very rarely does it make sense. Only time it does is after personal experience tells me if the generic does not work for me or has an atrocious flavor profile.

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Nope. Usually the same ingredients for a fraction of the price

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Nope. Not a brand hoe

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Yes, I even do with prescriptions as well because I can tell a difference between name brands and generics.

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Yes. Sometimes I do, but other times I compare ingredients and buy the store brand. I'm more careful with how I spend my money now.

Only for allergy sprays, otherwise nope

It depends on what it is. For example Thera Flu--I feel like the generic brands do not do the job so I have to get the actual name brand. Other than that, generic brands will do if I can save a few dollars.

Oh no, I only buy name brand over the counter medication if it is the only option. The off brand stuff is exactly the same

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