Qualitest Trazodone

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My pharmacy changed manufacturers of trazodone from Apo T150 to Qualitest brand. First problem is that it doesn't work. It took 3 hours to finally doze off, and 30 minutes later I woke up thinking I was choking, but actually had severe dry mouth and after 1/2 bottle of water it is getting a little better. Is this manufacturer change due to Medicare changes, or pharmacy (Walgreens) changes? Thank you for any information you can provide.

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Hi Charlotte, I been taking trazodone for many years and I live here in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. You have no idea how happy I am to see I'm not going nuts. Sorry, I was not being rude when I said I was happy to see your message. I think u knew what meant. I hope, but anyhow, I believe that I have been on this medicine for at least 6 or 7 years. But I also have had the same problem. My dr. knows when I tell him something about my meds have changed he actually listens and sure enough found out they changed the way they make it without really giving a reason why, other than it should be better for your body. My Dr. was PISSED cause they totally did that the backwards way but was approved by the FDA. Anytime they do s*** like, it all has to do with them saving money. OMG sorry for babbling. It just pisses me off when a big company can get away with s*** like this and not say a word when other companies have to. I actually switched to 50mg seroquel. I hope this helps. I'm glad u posted this. I wish you nothing but the best. GOOD LUCK...HUGS N KISSES. P.S. - EVERDAY IS A GOOD DAY WHEN U WAKE UP ALIVE...

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In most cases, the change is due to your pharmacy, it is normal for them to switch which one they carry, depending on which manufacturer is offering the cheapest price, at any given time, through their normal distributor. This is done to help try to keep prices down for uninsured, or underinsured patients.

What are the markings on the new tablets you have received? This information would enable me to research more information for you.

As to the FDA and their role in this... the Hatch Waxman Act of 1984 allows generics to differ from the name brand by as much as plus, or minus 20%, in the amount of the active ingredient. This was done to help bring generics to market faster, and create competition to keep prices lower. However, the generics do not have to measure against each other, only against the name brand, which means you may have been taking one that had a higher amount of the active ingredient, or the correct amount, then suddenly you received one from your pharmacy that was lower than the prior one you were taking, which can possibly result in the very issues you've both described.

In most cases the differences are minuscule, so most people never notice, but when someone is sensitive to medications, they may experience problems. I've been through it myself.

How are you both doing, now? Has there been any change?

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