Northstar Rx

Has anyone had problems with lamotrigine (generic Lamictal) manufactured by Northstar Rx ## My pharmacy changed my Teva brand of Lamotrigine to North Star brand. Has anyone noticed a difference with the difference switching brands? ## Yes. I take lamotrigine for bi-polar depression. I have found that the Northstar version of the drug doesn't work. I took it and my mood crashed. Then I got back on the Teva made lamotrigine, and my mood stabilized. I believe the Northstar product in effective. Try to get your prescribing physician to write "Teva - DAW" on your script. ## My original Hyzaar was refilled by mail with Losartan Hctz 100 by Northstar and I think I'm having serious side effects that I just now attribute to the bp med. My legs are cramping; hip joints hurt; panti...

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My mom in law is 98 and she takes losartan/hctz, she didn't realize it's for bp she thot it was water only and she takes it every other day. What complications could she have she's afraid to take it everyday because she has to urinate more often. ## Hello, Ruthi! How is she doing? I would suggest speaking to her doctor. She can get the Losartan without the Hydrochlorothiazide and just switch to it, or take it on the alternating days to get better control of her blood pressure. Along with more frequent urination, she may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Take her to a urologist. I also had frequent urination and then they switched me to long acting meds which I thought helped, however after seeing a urologi...

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I have been taking this medicine for a short while. The firat 30 days my no was well controlled but I've had a serious backache for about 2 weeks. At refill, it was switched to another brand, North star Rx LL. My bp is again staying elevated, 150/95 consistently, and the backache is gone. Is it possible that I got a bad batch? ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? It is rather difficult to say, it could be that it's just not working well for you. What type of foods do you eat? Do you watch your sodium? How much fluid do you drink each day? Are you on any other medications? Do you get lots of exercise? Have you spoken to the prescribing doctor about it?

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So my wife recently switched to Walmart to get her Fluoxetine 20MG tabs to save money. She ended up with Northstar Rx LLC brand pills. These are blue dark/light with A106 on them. It's been 3 days now of anxiety, diarrhea, and just all out feeling bad. When we were looking up the manufacturing info I was shocked to see that Northstar is actually shipping these to be produced for them by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited in India.... What the hell? Is this legal? I thought the FDA has been telling us time and time again that meds from overseas are unsafe and can not be trusted... Now this LLC (which means they carry little/no liability) is being allowed to import them and sell them here in the states??? I'm really upset, especially when I read other posts online from others who ar...

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Been on generic by Northstar for over a year then this last June 2013 I filled my rx again and within 48 hours I went thru syptoms like withdrawl. Trembling, dizzy, nauseous, weak, disoreinted, crying hysterically. This went on for several days. I even went to emergency room and was told my ct scan and blood work came back fine. This went on for a few more days. I asked pharmacy to give me a new refill because I suspected something may have been wrong with this last refill. I improved days later. Very odd. I had been stable for at least two years. Treatment bipolar. I have sent a report to Fda this week and hope that they will test that bottle I suspect might be bad. Anyone else had this problem in the last few months? ## HI, Lena! Sorry about what happened to you. Are you sure the one ...

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The RX changed my allopurinol 300 white AX pill to allopurinol 300 orange N021 pills. It seems like a different effect to me. How do the pills differ upon pulling up ingredients? ## In what ways does it seem to be different? Can you post back and be more specific? Thank you! The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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This tablet is manufactured by Northstar Rx and they list it as containing 25mgs of Hydroxyzine. The FDA classifies this medication as an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and for its sedative like effects. (NDC 16714-082) The original message was deemed inaccurate and has been demoted: The pill with that imprint is basically the same as an oxy 10 and will sometimes be used by pharmacys as a generic pill if they are out. I know this because I own a pharmacy and have had trouble with a few customers about it. ## Once again, the original information is incorrect. This tablet is manufactured by Northstar Rx and they list it as containing 25mgs of Hydroxyzine. The FDA classifies this medication as an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and for i...

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PEACH/PALE TAN UNSCORED ON BACK A ON FRONT 02 ON BACK ## Northstar RX lists this tablet as containing 20mgs of Atorvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. NDC code: 16714-0683 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything I can help with?

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White round pills with the N004 marking on them are manufactured by Northstar Rx LLC and they list them as containing 25mgs of Hydroxyzine. (NDC 16714-082) The original message was deemed inaccurate and has been demoted: The white round pill with noo4 on it is also known as an oxyxcodone 10 mg. it's sometimes used as a generic for them for some pharmacies. I wanted to come on here and state that because of the fuss about them. I know this because I own a pharmacy ## No, the tablets with the N004 marking on them are manufactured by Northstar Rx LLC and they list them as containing 25mgs of Hydroxyzine. (NDC 16714-082) The FDA classifies this medication as an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and for its sedative like effects. Its typical side effects may possi...

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Is this pill anything like lowertabs ## Hello, Peanut! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 50mgs of Tramadol. The FDA classifies this medication as an opioid, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, it is weak in relation to the Hydrocodone in Lortab. Is there anything else I can help with?

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IS THIS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AS OPIATE ## Hello, Airam! How are you? Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 50mgs of Tramadol. The FDA classifies Tramadol as an opiate analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is a large pink and blue capsule marked "A45"? ## This capsule contains Amoxicillin 500 mg, manufactured by Northstar Rx LLC. (NDC 16714-299) Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - D&c Red No. 28 - Fd&c Blue No. 1 - Fd&c Red No. 40 - Gelatin - Magnesium Stearate - Titanium Dioxide - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Ref: DailyMed

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Small peach pill with a score on one side and N1007 on the other sidediane ## Hello, Di! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 10mgs of Propranolol. The FDA classifies this medication as a non-cardioselective beta blocker that is used to treat various conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, essential tremor, migraines and more. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I found a small white round pill that has N004 only on one side of it and the other side is blank. ## This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 25mgs of Hydroxyzine. This is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergic reactions and for its sedative like effects. The FDA lists its typical side effect as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can this pill imprinted "no24" be used for my husband's toothache? He really is in a lot of pain. ## This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX and they list it as containing 50mgs of Tramadol, which is an opioid that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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peach or light tan color with a #02 on one side and a A on the other supposed to be a simvastin ## That is correct, this tablet is distributed by NorthStar RX and they list it as containing 20mgs of Simvastatin, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. NDC code: 16714-0683 The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Inactive ingredients may include: ascorbic acid lactose monohydrate microcrystalline cellulose corn starch hydroxypropyl cellulose hypromellose 2910 (6 mPa.s) titanium dioxide magnesium silicate citric acid monohydrate isopropyl alcohol magnesium stearate butylated hydroxyanisole ferric oxide red ferric oxide yellow Is there anything else I can help with?

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White round pill line on one side and L123 on the other ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Lamotrigine (150 mg). Manufacturer: Northstar Rx LLC National Drug Code (NDC): 16714-0373 Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant drug primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Learn More: Lamotrigine Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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It is a peach small round pill, imprinted on one side 176 and the other a line down the middle ## Hello, Ike! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Northstar Rx and they list it as containing 37.5mgs of Venlafaxine. The FDA classifies this as an SNRI antidepressant and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, anxiety and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ive found a half of small white rectangular pill and the only numbers on it are S-5 , what is it ## Hello, BigCountry! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Northstar RX, the full marking is S 521 and they list it as containing 10mgs of Cetirizine. I have a bottle of these, so the shape you described gave it away. The FDA classifies Cetirizine as an antihistamine, it is available over the counter and is used to treat or prevent allergies. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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N007 propranold hydrochloride ## Just to confirm, for anyone seeking more information, the pill in description is identified as Propranolol hydrochloride 10 mg. Manufacturer: Northstar Rx LLC National Drug Code (NDC): 16714-0021 Propranolol Hydrochloride is a non-selective beta blocker mainly used in the treatment of hypertension. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Propranolol Details Has anyone had success using this medication?

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