Is generic birth control really the same as brand name?

<p>YES, absolutely. According to the FDA, all FDA-approved generic medications have the same active ingredients and the same strength as the brand name versions, and they work in the same way. As a result, they will have the same benefits and risks as the brand name versions, meaning they will be equally effective and equally safe.</p> <p>The inactive ingredients, however, CAN be different in a generic version of a medication, so if you have allergies or intolerances, be sure to read the inactive ingredients list.</p> <p>A big benefit of generics is that they&rsquo;re much less costly if you have to pay out of pocket for your birth control.</p> <p>Lots of birth control brands have generic equivalents, including many birth control pill brands, emergency contraception pills, and hormonal IUDs.</p>