What Is A333

I picked up my medication at my pharmacy CVS and it was a333 when I took the first pill I started felling cramps and headache... I called the pharmacy they offered no help so I went back to my doctor and got another script .I can't tell you how awful I felt like I was some kind of drug freak or something I had to have my medicine flushed once before because I was sick the entire time I was taking it...at this point no matter what happens with my medication I'm sticking with it good or bad for fear she won't see me anymore..its not right to feel like you may be labeled a drug freak because you don't want to suffer because these drug companies don't do right by the people they are supposed to help. Anyone else feel this way? ## The Actavis a333 does not work!!!!I have ...

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What is a white oblong pill with A333 on it? It is supposed to be a Percocet but feels more like a Hydrocodone to me. ## I agree. It feels like a hydrocodone to me too. It doesn't work nearly as well as the generic Watson 932 I have been taking for pain. ## The pill marked "A333" is in fact listed as generic Percocet (10/325), but I think many others would agree with you that its effects aren't quite up to par with what you would normally expect from this medication. Ever since Actavis bought out Watson, there seems to have been a downgrade in the sheer potency/efficacy of all their pain medications. The FDA also allows a pretty significant variability (20-25%) of the amount of active ingredients found in generic medications. So one scenario could be that Actavis is taki...

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I have been taking percocet 10/325 for years for a severe pain that is constant and over the years received several different shapes as well as colors for this medication. I just got a scrip filled (3 hours ago) and took one of this pills upon arriving home and I do not feel ANY pain relief. I was wondering if it was just me or if this med takes longer to work?? The pills have A333 on them and after looking them up online I now have a better understanding of what I was given. How can a company actually manage to release a med like this? I know that we all are trying to cut costs but my goodness this is really not the way to do it as far as I am concerned. I also feel kinda sick to my stomach and was wondering what in the world is in these pills. I cannot find the contents (fillers maybe...

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this pill does not do what its supposed to do very weak not good for pain ## There have been many complaints about these tablets from Actavis. I suggest reporting the issue to the FDA, so they are made aware of it. You can reach them at 888-463-6332 This is a narcotic 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? ## This is my first time receiving Actavis A333 and I must say (to keep it professional) they are "C-R-A-P!" I just had my doctor cut me down from 15 mg Roxi to 10 mg Percocet. Yes, from 15 mg Roxi to Percocet 10 mg. Two reasons, one to help me control it and two because I get tired calling around the pharmacies trying to find t...

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What is hydrochloride? Is it time release or is it just to keep the pill togeather? I've taken other percecets and they never said hydrochloride in them. ## Hello, SweetPea! How are you? It just designates the specific chemical salt that the Oxycodone was derived from, so it's actually Oxycodone Hydrochloride. Though you don't see it listed on all prescription levels, all medications do including such chemical designations in the names. This tablet contains 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. It is listed by the FDA as being a narcotic 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 over the counter med looks like the white oblong/oval Perococet 10mg? I think someone took my meds and replaced them with something else. Who ever did it scratched out the numbers on the med that is in the bottle now. Please help. I need to figure out what it is. ## Hello, Brit! How are you? There are quite a few available of the counter that resemble it, so I can't name any specific one. Who has access to your medication to do such a thing?

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I’ve been on Percs for 3 years, severe buldging discs awaiting surgery. Wallgreens filled my scipt with these generic CRAP Percs…. that DON”T WORK worth a crap, and given me SEVERE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, RIGHT KIDNEY PAIN, CONCENTRATED URINE, CHEST PAIN, ANXIETY, FEVER, RINGING IN MY EARS, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA AND OH YAH…. VERY SEVER ACID REFLUX THAT LASTS HOURS !!!! WHAT’S THIS ABOUT ? GOVERNMENT CONTROL. YES … BELIEVE IT…. IT DOES HAVE TO DO WITH OUT INSURANCE CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND MANDATED WITHOUT CHOICE , MONITORING AND CONTROL. THEY DON’T GIVE A FRICKEN CRAP ABOUT THE POPULATION….. WHY ? BECAUSE THOSE IDIOTS ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE AND ARE DRIVING THE AMERICAN PEOPLES HEALTH DOWN THE TOILET IN THE FIRST PLACE WITH ALL THE F...

i was perscribed a medication called percoet 10mg but the pill looks nothing like they should i just wanna make sure its what the bottle says an not something to kill me supposed to be a generic form ## Hey, did u ever find out?? ## Can you please double check the markings? Is it actually A 333? If so, then yes, this is a generic for Percocet that is manufactured by Actavis, it contains 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## Its R333 I have the same pills... Its supposed to be perc 10 ## Oval white pill one side blank other carved letter r 333 ## The medication I got says, r333 not a333, wat is this medicine,...

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These new A333's are a joke.. I have had multiple lower back surgeries as well as multiple screws and rods. I have been in PM for 5+ years. About a month or so these A333's came in to CVS and I might as well be eating tic tacs. They have no affect whatsoever excpet making me feel sick. No pain relief at all. Does anyone know if it is just CVS dispencing these? It almost feels like I am going through withdrawals with these ## I am very sorry that these aren't working for you. I don't know what the problem is, but there have been a lot of complaints about them. I think you should report it to the FDA, you can call them at 888-463-6332. The only other suggestion I have is to contact your doctor and ask about trying a different medication. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it...

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Watson is now Actavis if the article I just read is true , so your A333 is generic Percocet and hopefully works as well as the white round Watson , not sure yet tho . ## That is correct. Watson acquired Actavis and has dropped the Watson name. The tablet with the A333 marking contains 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Percocet. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Percocet details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Where can I read more about this.....Watson acquired Actavis and has dropped the Watson name? That's the name brand CVS uses now! Except if I get mine there, they (CVS),said mine is onlong [sp] and has "A32" on...

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Is pill A333 white caplet shape a oxycodone 10mg ## Hi Jay, Yes, you're actually spot on with your guess. This oblong white pill is a generic form of Percocet, containing 10mgs of Oxycodone + 325mgs of Acetaminophen; used to treat moderate to severe pain. For your own verification, the tablet itself is manufactured by Actavis Pharma, and has the following National Drug Code of 00228-2983-11. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Acetaminophen + Oxycodone Details Hope this info helps!

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They did not discountuine he WATSON brand that was what the pharmacy was telling you so they did not have to explain why they did not have the New Abuse Pills made, There was a contract made the Actavis would be the ones to do the pills and that is why they are filling all Pain meds. This is all about our government trying to control our life. We have no freedom anymore. We can't even have freedom of Pain. It is all crap. The thing with the National Pill registry, trying to get people on health care, that's all a way to monitor where you go to the Doctor what meds you get, it's all a plan...WATSON was not discontinued. ## Complaining to the FDA about weak percocets from activas is a joke.its the FDA thats trying to take away our pain meds. Boycott all Activas products and go...

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Ok so i was recently prescribed this new equivalent to my previous prescription for watson. The scoring on this new pill is a333 and it seems to work well but my stomach cant handle the cramping. My pcp is going to write for me a new prescription for something different but until then im stuck with these cheap nockoffs. Can i cut these pills in half to minimize the stomach cramping? ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Yes, as long as your doctor approves, you can cut these in half, they are regular release tablets that contain 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen, according to the prescription drug databases. The FDA lists this mediation as possibly being habit forming and states that it is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects,...

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This is supposed to be Percocet??? Very concerned. ## Apparently someone else who was looking for this same exact pill on another thread, said it was supposed to be a Percocet 10/325mg tablet. However, I understand that the imprint has an R and not an A. It's just the only relative match that I found is "A333" on a white oblong (capsule-shaped) tablet. Makes me wonder if the manufacture simply made a mistake on a good batch of their pills? You could try calling the U.S. Customer Relations for Actavis at +1 (800) 272-5525. Maybe they can confirm whether or not it's truly one of their own. I hope this helps! Does anyone else recognize this pill? ## The "R" looks like an "A" after the 333. It is a Percocet.

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Hello. What is the difference between A333 & A 3333, if they're *BOTH* supposedly a watson generic of percoset 10/325??? Thank you! :-) ## @confused, I have yet to find any specific details on a pill marked A 3333. "A333" on the other hand is reported to be a generic Percocet, containing 10mgs of Oxycodone hydrochloride + 325mgs of Acetaminophen. Actavis (formerly known as Watson) however is listed as the manufacturer. Where did you come across a pill with an extra "3" at the end? I wonder if it's a misprint...

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I too used to take the Watson Marked ones, but CVS switched to these and I find these VERY VERY effective. I think that the reason some people don't like them is there body is used to the other and a lot of it maybe "brain" issues. Your brain is used to taking "Watson's" and when you change your brain is saying Ol no something different it won't work, helpppp... But rest assured your body WILL get used to them and start to work, it just takes time. Thanks, Jeremy ## When you switch brand names or manufacturers the drug itself doesn't necessarily change, but rather the binders or fillers that they put with it. For this very reason, I believe the differences and side effects people feel have a lot to do with certain "inactive" ingredients that may o...

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I too was recently switched to generic A333 made by Pharma due to shortages. I have experienced upset stomach, indigestion, indigestion, etc...likewise, my pharmacy was CVS. I am NOT getting as much pain relief either & the pain comes back in less than 2 hrs, where as others can last up to 6. Where can I file a complaint? THANKS ## The only place I think it would make sense to file a complaint like this with, would be to contact the manufacturer who makes those specific tablets and let them know what's going on. Maybe if enough people file complaints with them directly, they would start to take a hint. Here's the number to reach Actavis' Customer Service: +1 (800) 272-5525 As a patient having to rely on this medication for chronic pain relief, there's not much else y...

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Mine says a333 like ovalong shape like a loratab shape.is that a perk ## This tablet is manufactured by Actavis Elizabeth and they list it as containing 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen, so yes, it is a generic for Percocet. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic 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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My cvs just switched from watson manuf for percocet 10 to this actavia oblong pill marked A 333..and it does NOT work as well as the other did. I get very little relief and have to take more...sometimes with NO effect at all. Can someone have these pills tested to see what is actually in them? I suffer from a severe back injury and often bedridden . ## I have the same problem wih my perocet the beige ones I got from the pharamacy last month was made from the same company and I had no relief it did nothing for my pain due o cancer backsurgeris bone ain from the cancer I do not like that brand how doI ask for the other brand I was getting please answer anyone. ## @Katie, I'm not entirely sure that patients can ask for a specific brand, mainly because the pharmacy only gives you whatev...

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SWIM usually takes 4 10mg /325 oxycodone at once. This amount usually suffices but SWIM got these A333 white pills that are supposed to be 10oxy/325apap and took 4 with very little effect as other generics of same strength. I'm a little confused and a little pissed. Lol