Teva Generics

There are all these conspiracy theories about clonazepam generics, the FDA heavily regulates these and cannot have > +/- 20% of active ingredient. I too favor the tevas, but those are the old school generics and I think we just have an emotional attachment/ placebo effect to with regard to them. These placebo/mental effects can cause REAL withdrawal symptoms (my psychiatrist is one of the top pain/anxiety management docs in Texas). Also certain message boards dont even allow generic brand comparisons because there can be no noticeable difference between generic brands in terms of the effectiveness, but there may be placebo effects on addiction/withdrawal. Does anyone have any non-anecdotal evidence to support certain generics being worse than others? ## If you really want to read up...

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I am wondering if buspirone has gluten in it? I am allergic to wheat and have been having a reaction since beginning to take this medicine and am trying to figure out if it's the medication or something else. Thanks so much. ## Hi Alice, sorry to hear about your reaction to Buspirone. From what I've been seeing online... different manufacturers, dosage forms, brands, and generics are all subject to using a different set of binders and fillers in each corresponding tablet. I just came across a full list of inactive ingredients contained in this tablet. According to the US National Institute of Health, Teva 54 is comprised of the following ingredients: anhydrous lactose + colloidal silicon dioxide + magnesium stearate + microcrystalline cellulose + sodium starch glycolate. Nothing...

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My 89 year old Mom has been on Clonazepam for years for sleep. The Actavis seems to work better for her than even the brand name Klonopin. She has had great difficulty finding another comparable version ever since Teva bought Actavis. She has tried several other generics as well without success. Thank you. ## I'm stuck to. I'm in withdrawal I had the pink one for 5 years, now, I can't focus, feel dizzy, off on general. Don't have a clue what to do. ## Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, generics are allowed to differ from the name brand by as much as plus or minus 20% in the amount of the active ingredients. The problem, however, is that they don't have to measure against each other, which means one generic could be higher, or lower than another, and it could even co...

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TEVA diazepam’s efficacy is questionable at best. As a patient and consumer, I have never had such a worthless Generic diazepam. I wish the FDA would be concerned about this and test TEVA products. Especially the diazepam. The other generics work- theirs doesn’t. I’ve heard all the above from other people as well. It is not just me giving this product a bad rap. ## What are the markings on the tablet in question? If you can post back with this information, it would greatly help me to research more details for you. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 does allow generics to differ from the name brand by as much as plus, or...

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This medication is bad compared to 1mg Alprazolam. I had to take a higher dose than normal to feel the same level of relief. ## Hi nuuke, how are you? Sorry to hear about your experience with Teva's diazepam. One thing to be aware of when you are taking generic meds, is that they are permitted by the FDA to contain up to 20% more or less of the actual active ingredients. This means that if one generic has -20% of the active ingredient, another generic has +20%, that's a 40% difference in dosages, plus a different set of binders and fillers that effect the absorption rate/bio-availability! It's no wonder everyone reacts differently to these drugs. I could be wrong in assuming this, but that's probably why they make generics so much cheaper as well... since you never reall...

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Watson turned Mayne, yellow, scored tablets marked with 5 and Dan 562 on the other side have not sold their "recipe" for the original formulation. To those who have been taking it for years and don't understand why a pharmaceutical company that sells out holds out, why would a medication that works for so many be discontinued? I have been thru major life changes and major losses at the same time it was discontinued. Played guinea pig with other generics and they're not the same. Has ANYONE that took DAN by Mayne (formerly Watson) found an equivalent? I am taking Teva. Sometimes the tablets are thick. Sometimes thin. Odd I know. The thicker ones cause panic attacks before they begin to work. Aren't they suppose to prevent them? Along with a plethora of other ailments....

Comparisons between Valium vs. Anxicalm and other Diazepam generics In Ireland we now only get 1 brand of diazepam which is Anxicalm by Clonmel. Valium by Roche was supposedly discontinued. My question is what do you think about the difference in generics for example I'm fully aware there are multiple brands that manufacture Diazepam. Teva, Actavis, Clonmel, Roche among many others. What do you think the differences are, if any? Just curious, Thanks. ## Anxicalm. Are not the same as the original vallium. They kept me awake. Head wired. Bad drug.Highly not recommend. Does the complete opposite. ## Anxicalm. Did not work the same as roche. It kept me awake. Head wired. High energy. They should be taken iff the market.

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I've been taking ambien generics; the white and the peach oval. They have no effects on me. Until about two months ago cvs was carrying Teva MZ2. It was the only one that worked for me like a charm. My doctor gave ambien c.r they don't work at all the Teva purple one southeast the ambien c.r..I asked why cvs stopped carrying those they said it s the pharmaceutical stop sending to cvs. I was frustrated because I'm tired of changing medicine. I'm like here we go back to the medication that doesn't work for me and it's ripping the health insurance off. I wish they would survey which ambien works for each individual who takes them and why. They arent working for them? And my doctor writes the name brand ambein cvs never carries it ever. I have no side effect with the...

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I've been taking zolpidem tartrate aka ambien for 11 years. As soon as the generic came out by Teva I noticed it does not put me to sleep at all. None of my meds have changed. Have you heard any complaints about the strength of Teva's zolpidem? ## Hello, Gi! How are you? Has there been any change? Is the marking TEVA 74? That should be the marking on their 10mg Zolpidem tablet. However, there can be fluctuations in the amount of the active ingredient from one generic to another. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, they are allowed to differ from the name brand by as much as plus or minus 20% and they don't have to measure against other generics, just the name brand. Thus, one could be slightly higher or lower in the amount of the active ingredient than another one. Though, s...

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I take teva brand (the orange 30mg), quantity 90. I live in wilson nc. The pink and the white ones make me sick. Where's the closest pharmacy from me? ## Do you have a Walgreen's. That is were I get mine. However their is a huge difference in their quality from the ones from the original manufacturer Shire, but those are only XL version. If you can get Sandoz brand I would go with them for IR. ## If your insurance offers it, I would try their mail-order pharmacy over any big box stores without a second thought to it... Given they are mostly former/current wholesale companies who've gone retail via mail order (or they're as big as the wholesale providers so are less expensive & have more inventory), they give good quality generics I've found so far (about a year u...

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Are the TEVA and Amneal benazepril the same? Do they have the same ingredients? ## Hello, Betty! How are you? The active ingredient is the same. When a medication is available for generic production, it is normal for it to be manufactured by several different companies, this was done to help bring generics to market faster, to create competition and try to keep prices down. Whichever one a pharmacy carries, at any given time, may vary, depending on who was offering the cheapest price at the time they needed to restock their supply. The inactive ingredients may be different, though. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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teva says they are shipping product as of 12-02-2013 but can not find them any where. ## Hello, Vez! I'm sorry, I thought I'd already answer your post, I must've been mistaken. Just because they are shipping them doesn't mean that any pharmacy is obligated to have it in stock. They will usually carry the one from whatever manufacturer was offering the cheapest price at whatever time they needed to restock their supply. Have you tried asking if your pharmacy can order it in for you? ## I recently came across some 2 mg Teva (subutex generics) at a Walmart on the east coast (US). I think it's been two years since I've seen these bad boys, and I was happy. They are slightly better than the Roxanne brand, although there is nothing wrong with Rox, as opposed to the so ...

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I've been unable to obtain my script anywhere since mid to late 2014! I've tried the other generics (the pink ones and also a lighter orange colored one for 20mg pills) and I get massive headaches from them so I refuse to take them after numerous attempts. But damnitt, I'm tired of not being able to get anything accomlished anymore!! I hate feeling like my head is all foggy and unable to accomplish anything it seems!! I've tried by sense and they are worthless to me as well!!! I've contacted Teva directly and they still produce what I'm looking for but why can't any of the pharmacies get what I need anymore???? And I look on the Internet and nothing recent seems to have any articles written on this!!! Is our gov't hiding this recent shortage from leaking ...

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Where can I buy this? Most pharmacies don't carry Teva. Is there an updated Q and A, most are from 2012, it is now 2020! ## I checked around to see if there were any reported shortages from Teva but could not find anything. On the Teva website it states that their generics are available in most, but not all pharmacies. And that if a pharmacy does not carry their generic they might be able to order it from Teva for you at no extra cost. Have you tried asking your pharmacy if they are able to specifically order Teva for your next refill? You might also consider a licensed mail order pharmacy, as they may simply dispense the Teva brand. What kind are you getting now and how do they work for you?

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What is the difference between Act-Diltiazem CD 180mg and Teva-Diltiazem CD 180mg? My prescription was changed. ## It is the same medication, just manufactured by different companies, which is very common with generics. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Teva and Act are abbreviations for the names of the manufacturers. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My son was originally placed on Mylan brand it worked beautifully. Then when they stopped production (but you are still able to get it while a patient in the hospital), we switched him to Teva brand after failing on several other manufacturers, and he has done well. Now they say Teva has stopped manufacturing the Clonazepam. What brand is comparable to these two? He takes 0.5 at night for his nighttime seizures.... I need some advice, don't want him losing his seizure control! ## Hello Renee, There are a large number of generics available that your son could try, what's important to note is what inactive ingredients your son does well with and which ones your son's body does not agree with. For example the Mylan and Teva brands contain the following inactive ingredients acco...

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I cant stand corepharma anyone know who carrys the barr/teva orange footballs. I know qfc does not any help would be great ## Hi, Tristan! I understand, I have had a similar problem with some generics myself, due to the fluctuations they are allowed to have. What I'd suggest is asking your QFC pharmacist if they can order the one from Barr/Teva in for you. I know they carry their products, two of my prescriptions were switched to the ones manufactured by Teva a few months ago from my local QFC which isn't too far from you. If you use their pharmacy regularly, you'll find that QFC can be very helpful and accommodating. Does anyone else have any ideas? ## Yes sir I sure do know who carries teva 30mg instant release tablets. they are orange football shaped stamped B 974 on one ...

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I was taking Barr Dextroamphetamine Sulfate for 12 years. This medication was a miracle drug for me as it lowered my blood pressure, increased my focus, attention, and breathing. About three years ago, my medication "disappeared" without warning or notice. No one would tell me the truth until I found my drug at a pharmacy two hours away. After receiving the medication twice, the pharmacist said he could no longer get it for me because my $50 generic shot up to $500 overnight. I have been forced to try other generics, but none compared to Barr. Teva bought Barr, and I was able to get it periodically... except when the government planned a "shortage" three months ago. I received my medication, however, the whole 180 pills were ineffective. Before that, the other "Adder...

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I was prescribed this for a period of time and then there was some drug shortage and had to rotate between the numerous generics of Ritalin until it was available, some worked great and others were horrible and since generic focalin was approved under my insurance (TEVA 93 5277 10 mg white round pills) and my insurance has a mail order service and few people are on it so they have a rather abundant supply I switched back. Well, just like every other ADHD medication, even switching brands of the same drug, there is a week or two period of forcing myself to consume smoothies and whatnot but it is going on three weeks now and while it is working great in every other way, I had to give up my annual P90x round before summer because I am so weak that four push ups is rough. I never had this i...

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Problems with certain generics, took Teva brand for years, worked like a charm, they stopped making it, tried Solco brand and it gave me severe stomach pains, took namebrand and it gave me chest pain and palpitations anyone have similar experience? Wonder if I should try another brand of generic, not feeling well at all ## Hello robin, Both symptoms you described are associated with taking losartin and you should be communicating these symptoms with your doctor as they can be dangerous. Though each brand is required to have the same active ingredients in them the companies do have the ability to change their inactive ingredients which is what most people tend to have a problem with. I would discuss these symptoms with your doctor and then have them determine if you need to be tested for...

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