Watson Is Now Actavis Generic Percocet 5/325 What Is Up With This (Page 34)
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I had been taking 5/325 generic Watson percocet for 4 years. Suddenly I get notified by Walgreens which I have insurance that there is no more Watson brand and I was given generic percocet 5/325 by Actavis. It is not the same at all. It has no pain relief for me. I used to break the watsons in half sometimes and never had a funny taste. I just broke one of the actavis white tablets in half and it immediately tasted like salt or alka seltzer? Has anyone had any issues with this drug too. Also, along with it not working right it has made my GI tract and stomach so ill feeling and cramping. This is not right how can they take away a medicine that someone has been on for 4 years without any problems and tell them to suddenly switch. Would a peson who has been on a certain heart medication for years be told to suddenly switch that he can't get that medicine anymore? I don't think so. I don't know what I am going to do but when it comes time to have my rx re-filled it will not be with Actavis and I will have to pharmacy shop I guess to see if I can find Watson. I am very depressed now and so unhappy I can't believe it.

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Hello Jan, Lola, Lisa,
I posyed 3 hours ago but never showed up. Said it was being reviewed/ I didnt swear promise. Anyways. Pain clininc called back ani have an appt on 3-18-14. Til then I suffer. Makes me nauseous and doesnt take the pain away. Shoule we try Endocet, Roxicet or Pure Oxycodone? Doctor will probably give me a hard time. I have like two good hours a day and they want to take that from me? This pain is driving me crazy. And rather grouchy. keep posting everyone so we dont feel so alone.

martin

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Hi Jan, how are you? Happen to see your post to Martin and was wondering if you found out what Costco carries? 7 days until I can get my RX filled and it won't be with this Actavis that is for sure so I want to find a pharmacy that carries something different and we have a costco here. Hope your day is going okay. Lisa

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Hi Jan, Lisa, Lola:
Thank God at least I have found people who understand. This is driving me insane. My Pain Clinic called me back. They got me in in 3-18-14. Two more weeks. Whoopdedoo. I have to see a doctor as opposed to a PA. I'm sure he will rake me over the coals as usual.
I tried to call Actavis and was on hold. I compained to the Pharmacist and they were like who cares this is all we sell. The nurse at the Clinic didnt seem to know anything. I work as a finacial analyst for a company and look at numbers and analyze reports all day. By the end of the day, my brain and head are fried. Feel as if going crazy. Still dont understand, do I switch to Endocet, Roxi or just oure Oxycodone? Anyone know? The pharm also said Dilaudid but that is awfully strong. After dinner, I take a half of this Actavis crap and it helps for 10 minutes then makes me edgy, nauseous and painful. What is this crap drug? Keep posting ladies as I am going crazy. How id everyone else doing?

Martin

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Hi Martin, this actavis is ruining my life and SO many others. They just can't let this happen to so many people who need the watson brand to work for their pain and have a life. We must band together and start a legal suit if they are causing people to go to the ER and are making people so deathly ill this has to stop and it has to stop now. This drug is making so many sick and not relieving the pain which is what this drug states it is intended to do and it does not do what it says it is intended to do. It is total BS and a failure at a generic medicine. I feel for your pain and I too cannot get my RX filled for 8 more days and I have been in withdrawals and do not wish what I am going through on anyone.

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Sorry about the type "o"s. It happens when I'm having a really bad day.

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Hi Martin,

Yes, this Actavis is the worst. I don't think it will stand the test of time. Even though my message was ignored by the company, I think people will continue to complain about this drug. The complaints need to also go to the pharmacy. Because, they had a more direct line to the drug companies. When I call the pharmacy, they say they have not had any complaints about i, so they think everything is fine. I'm going to call Costco today, to find out what brand they have. I hate counting down the days, until my next pain prescription. I really feel bad for you Martin, I can't imagine going to work with this awful drug. I hope you can get some pain relief, and welcome to the forum.

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Hi Lola,

This Actavis is crap. It does not work. It is giving me many side effects such as nausea, irritated eyes and drowsiness. Saturday night I slept for 18 hours. What the heck. I hate thiscrap. I go to a Pain Clinic and have left them a message. My Rx is not due until 4-24-14. You cant even call the Pain CLinic directly, you have to leave a message. I had a brain hemorrahge and suffer tremendous head pain. yes I am angry depressed and not happy. I guess I will try oure oxcodone IF they will give it to me. I work full time and this is BS. How are you Lola and Jan?

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Hello Lola and Jan. Test message.

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Hi Lola,

I was told something simular about my neck. I'm pretty sure, that I'm going to go with the "Qualitest" brand. I've had endocet before, and it made me pretty anxious. I have 16 days to go, so like you I'm trying to hang in there. I start Gabapentin after the 5 days of steroids. I hope it helps with the nerve pain, because I need some type of relief. I'm still struggling to finish my project. I'm finished with the afghan, but I need to get the flowers on it. I'm going to try again in a few minutes. Were you able to find any relief for the withdrawal? I hope so. To answer the other question, I havn't used roxicet, because I always assumed it was simular to endocet. I could be wrong though. I havn't done any research on that. Feel free to contact me, it's never a burden. I hope you find some pain relief today.

Jan

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Hi Jan, glad to hear your doctor appt. went well and you can get some good pain relief. Are you going to be refilling your rx with the endocet then? Did you say you have used that one before? What do you think about roxicet too for pain control? My rx is due to be re-filled in 10 days - don't know what to do I can't be stuck again for 30 days with all the pain. I also have nerve pain in my neck from the herniated discs and nothing OTC ever will help me. Thanks for all your advice - appreciate it so much. Lola

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Hi Lola,
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I had the sports medicine doc today, and it was a really good visit. I found out that my shoulder pain, is actually coming from my neck. I start Methylprednisolone in the morning for 5 days, and then another nerve pain med after that. She is a pretty good doctor, and I've seen her in the past, so I'm hoping to see results. To answer your question, yes unfortunitely I have Actavis brand right now. When it's time for my refill, I am making a "B" line for rite aid. Even Endocet wasn't this bad! I believe that's what Sam's club has, but you can check though to be sure. I'll let you know what Costco has. It's kind of hard to find something other than Actavis.

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Hi Jan, are you taking the Actavis pills then? Yes, the depression/anxiety is what is going on now. I guess I don't know how I will deal with the neck pain if I can't get a rx that works. The old pills worked so well for me for years with no side effects. I have been doing alot of reading on the blogs maybe that is good - maybe that is bad - but I hear so many different things about other generics I am confused. I hear good and bad about Endocet and some people say only Qualitest and others swear by Roxicet. I just know Actavis is like taking an aspirin and it gave me alot of upset stomach.

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Hi Lola,

I am so sorry to hear about the depression. I was feeling some of that as well, so I do understand. I think when opiates don't do what they are supposed to, you do go through depression and withdrawal. Once I was given Endocet, instead of what I had been getting, and it made me anxious. I talked to my doctor, and was able to return the rest to her office, and get a new script. I had to pay for the new one, out of pocket but it was worth it. If you have a understanding doctor, maybe that would be an option. There is definitely a difference with these new pills. I put one in my mouth, and by the time I walked a few feet to get water, it had melted in my mouth. They never would have happened with the old pills. If you can, do some research on what to do when going through withdrawal from opiates. One thing I read, was hot baths or showers if you don't don't have a medical condition, that prevents using somewhat hot water. I will keep you in my thoughts Lola.

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Hi Jan, thank you for letting me know. I am trying to deal with the pain but since the Actavis does nothing for my pain it is like I am in withdrawals and the depression is awful. That is the hardest part of all of this I think. I have never been a depressed person before and have never taken an anti-depressent so it is hard. I will look into the Qualitest as I can no longer take any of this Actavis.

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Watson has been sold out, no more. An India co.bought it out.

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Hi Lola,

I'm trying to deal with it, I hope you're feeling better. The brand that Rite Aid carries for percocet, is called "Qualitest." I did a little research and it was rated a 4 out of 5. I figure, how much worse can it be? I'm working on a crochet throw, and it is so difficult to add the finishing touches. If I don't take enough, I'm still in pain, if I take more, I'm too sleepy to get anything done. I did make 2 crochet roses today, so I'm trying to fight through it.

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Hi Jan, I was wondering what brand Rite Aid carries that you mentioned. Hope your pain is under control.

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Hi Lola,

I did contact Actavis pharma, and they did not reply. I guess they don't care, as long as the pharmacies continue to dispense them.

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I checked out the Qualitest reviews, and they were a 4 out of 5. I'm going to try them for sure next month.

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Sorry about all of the type O's. I'm still trying to adjust to this medication. I can usually walk at least a mile on my treadmill, but not today. I walked a little over a half mile and stopped. I just feel really off! I felt like my breathing was kind of labored, something I have not experienced before. I can't wait until next month, although I have over 20 days to deal with this!

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