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Harold Silverman, Pharm. D., has been practicing health-care public affairs and communications for over fifteen years. He is the co-author of Bantam's The Vitamin Book, and author of the chapter on generic drugs in The Merck Manual: Home Edition.

Abilify see Aripiprazole, page XXX
Generic Name
Acamprosate (ah•CAM•pro•sate)

Brand Name
Campral

Type of Drug
Synthetic neurochemical similar... read more>>>