Have You Tried Leading Pharma Or Teva Lorazepam?

Some people say it is less effective or has no effect due to less active ingredients, causing some side effects or reaction to someone.

Some recommend Teva but some say it is not good. However, I can't get Teva as there is no pharmacy to dispense it in my area.

I tried other brands after Qualitest was discontinued, but did not find any that work.

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It really varies from person to person, so there is not specific best pill that you can be told about.

The FDA warns that Lorazepam carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, mood changes, and irritability.

What are the markings on the tablets you are currently taking? Can you please post back and clarify, so I can research more details for you?

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Leading Pharma lorazepam is a placebo. I’m convinced. Just left my pharmacist. I was using Mylan but not anymore. Guess how much it costs to switch to non generic lorazepam. 3,300 a month if insurance doesn’t cover it. Step aside apple and Microsoft. We now have Leading Pharma to carry the ball. I was fine w Milan and felt the difference. All I get w Leading Pharna are night sweats, dry throat and stomach ache. Another huge corporate rip off

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Re: Lou (# 2)

I can't take leading pharma due to serious side effect with no calming effect. CVS did not receive the return so I have to throw it away.
Mylan is better though I have night sweats and stomach acid. But my pharmacist said they can't buy mylan any more and they don't know if mylan is discontinued.

I called or visited 30 pharmacies in LA but none sell mylan.

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Re: winjy (# 3)

Mylan has not been discontinued. I talked to them directly. They have a backorder on their 1mg. tablets. Many pharmacies buy what is the less cost to them with no regards to their patients. This Leading brand just seems to have come out of nowhere. I wouldn't say it's a placebo. It either doesn't have enough of the main ingredient or the fillers don't agree with many of us. I took it and it made me sick. Mylan seems to be the only generic still working for the most part. Maybe that's why they're on backorder?

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Re: winjy (# 3)

I had been given Activas from walgreens and it did virtually nothing. Noticed after 4 days of sleepless nights. Found a small pharmacy and the only other alternative was Leading. Well after two days of hyper feelings, heart palpitations and prickly skin, I'm never going to take this again. Going to my Dr this week and will attempt some other affordable form of ativan even if it only has 40% of whats necessary. I'm exhausted. Was on variations of generic ativan for more than 8yrs, 1mg nightly.

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I've been taking Mylan Lorazepam 1mg for 4 years, and never had a problem. Last month my pharmacy changed to Leading Pharma Lorazepam and they do not work at all. I can't sleep and they do not relieve my anxiety. I might as well be taking nothing. Has anyone else had a problem with this brand?

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Re: Lou (# 2)

Absolutely correct!! Watson was okay, but Sandoz bought them out and they’re now garbage also. Mylan is supposedly putting back on market the end of this month.

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I will keep you all posted whether Mylan brings back the 1mg tabs. As I posted last week and on another thread they still have .5mgs and the 2mgs. My best advice is to try your local mom & pop pharmacies. They are more likely to purchase the brand you need. The larger chain pharmacies have to stick with what corporate tells them to buy I'm assuming. I have never been able to get any major Pharmacy chain to get what I needed. Wal-Mart did one time with a different drug but they weren't crazy about doing it. The other thing is asked who you find to order what you need say in the case of Mylan if they'll either get the .5mg or 2mg tables and have your gp or pdoc write the script accordingly. That's why I'm doing as of now. It you hafta split the tablets up so be it. But Mylan hasn't stop making their brand. Wish you all the best.

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Re: Twig7 (# 4)

After emailing Mylan with my concerns, they called the very next morning and said the nationwide backorder will be filled and back on the market as of May 21. So hoping my refill on June 4 will be back to the 1 mg without this disruption. I have severe panic attacks and also weaning off pain meds I feel I just can do with a much lower dose now, so the Ativan is much needed for two major issues. I was promised they filled 0.5 mg lorazepam to replace the 1 mg twice a day and when I got home realized it was Watson and not Mylan. I am extremely upset that they lied to me, but Watson did have a good reputation before then. Through this site I found out Watson is no longer making lorazepam so either Sandoz or Actavis is making it and stamping with Watson’s label... Good luck.

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Re: Deedee (# 7)

Not what I heard .Mylan says it's discontinuing .I called the company .

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Re: Joyce (# 10)

Joyce why would you post such a false comment. They're not discontinuing their lorazepam. Not sure who you talked to but as I told you on the other post there's no discontinuation. I'm not posting phone numbers out here to the company but I spoke with one of their nurses two weeks ago as well as two of their customer service agents. They are not discontinuing it. It was on backorder. The only thing I didn't ask was why. But they still had their .5mgs and 2mgs available. My script fills in a few days and it will be Mylan. Leading brand was what my pharmacy tried me on to see if it worked and it didn't so they ordered the Mylan 2mgs. I've been just splitting the pills. I'm calling you out on this one. Especially if you said you contacted them on a weekend. They are not open on the weekends. Joyce please stop posting false comments.

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Re: Twig7 (# 11)

I completely agree with you. We’re all upset as it is since the medication we’ve all relied on has been such a hassle to get. I emailed Mylan on a Thursday evening and Friday morning had a call from a rep from Mylan who told me herself the shipments would begin after May 21. She certainly doesn’t owe me anything and am sure wouldn’t lie. I’ll know by next week if my regular prescription goes through and will let you know. Good luck.

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Re: Deedee (# 12)

I know the feeling Deedee very well about these companies messing up the meds we've use for years. I've been through every ringer possible about trying to convince not only doctors but pharmacist some generics just don't work for people. As I've stated I believe it was Pure Pac that started the messing around with the formulas and marketing them with the brand's we've all been used to. It seems it really comes down to making money. I agree with what others have voiced we need to talk to government officials about putting an end this. I too have experience the majority of the side effects from some of the generics most of you guys have talked about. It's not funny at all it really isn't. But I'm with you on this stuff.

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Re: Twig7 (# 13)

I have some bad news. My pharmacist just informed me on the computer it’s telling him Mylan is discontinuing the lorazepam. I told him I emailed Mylan on May 3, and rec’d a call on May 4 from a patient rep who told me the backorder would be stocked by May 21. Somebody has incorrect info. I sent Mylan a new email just now asking that they contact me ASAP as I have a refill due in 4 days and need info. If you have any new info since our last conversation please let me know. This Watson brand I’m finishing up with used to be a reputable company, but my nerves are super bad and I feel horrible.

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Re: Lou (# 2)

I’m not sure if taking benzodiazepines for 50 years has screwed up my mind/body judgement but Leading Pharma not only seems as good as the Watson I was taking (it might’ve been Actavis Watson in disguise but it still said “Watson on the pill and bottle)....in fact it seems Leading is a bit stronger and lasts longer.....am I the only one to find this? I’m taking 2mg 3x day...same as when I started on Ativan/lorazepam in 1983.

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Re: Ken (# 6)

Yes, same here. Filed a complaint with the FDA today on LEADING PHARMA Lorazepam!

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Re: LadyGreenEyes8 (# 16)

I called Leading in Livonia, MI, and they gave me a phone number (866)-209-0991, for Rugby/Major Pharmaceuticals and said they’re the ones who actually manufacture the Leading brand. It’s pure garbage and I don’t know how long the little bit of Mylan is going to stay on the shelf at my pharmacy with everyone having horrible luck. There used to be several good manufacturers of this medicine and now we’re all at the mercy of maybe this one company. Everyone reading this needs to contact these people who don’t seem to care about this illness.

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Yes, thank you. I also let my pharmacy mail order know that I filed a complaint. I am working on getting the ingredients for lorazepam on some of the different manufacturers. Taking a lot of time.

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Re: Richard (# 15)

Hello Richard, I am 70 and was put on lorazepam at age 44 when panic disorder was diagnosed. My Dr. in California is taking me off saying I am too old. No side effects all the years. Wants me to take an expensive antipsychotic medication that has nasty side effects and not good for panic. I do not test+ for the antipsychotic. He tells me no one over 65 is supposed to take lorazepam. I appreciate information on varied results from different manufacturers. Thought it was just me feeling different.

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Re: Kay (# 19)

Kay.....I know of an 82 year old taking lorazepam for the last 20 years.>they started getting panic attacks after their wife died....lorazepam relieved it...I have no doubt that lorazepam is not for everyone no matter what their age..but then neither is aspirin..my Dad was on 6 aspirin a day for decades for his arthritis.......never bothered him......but his brother took aspirin for the same reason and ended up with bleeding ulcers.....

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Re: Henry (# 514)

My doc told me all benzos affect the body differently and even affect benzo receptors differently. I, in effect, with the rapid taper off of lorazepam, experienced a pretty close equivalent of CT from lorazepam while the diazepam built up in my body I order to mitigate and or prevent the horrific side effects of CT. The fact that I’ve taken them for close to 20 years and then abruptly stopping even with the substitution of diazepam does not make the withdrawal effects disappear, but simply I experience them slower and supposedly less intense. But, the first few month were brutal. I posted an explanation that is really informative but it hasn’t yet posted; I’m submitted it for posting about 12 hours ago; I really think it explains things so well. I hope it posts soon.

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Re: Lex (# 510)

Yes for both and others illnesses.

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Re: Edward (# 513)

Hmmm that’s just odd. When you made the switch from 2.5mg lorazepam to 25mg diazepam did you feel ok at that point? Technically you should have been fine as the dosage equivalents are the same. If you didn’t I’d suspect you weren’t getting the correct amount of diazepam to start. Did you consider having a compound pharmacist make smaller lorazepam pills to taper? You’re only dropping 3.5% per month and it’s killing you, there’s got to be a better way

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Re: Henry (# 512)

I was taking 2.5mg lorazepam for the past 9 years before that 2mg for 9. Started at 25mg Valium, been so rough only made it down to 21.5 in 4 months.

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Re: Edward (# 509)

Yikes! Can I ask what dose of Valium you started the taper from and how much you’re dropping the dosage per week?

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Re: Jibbs (# 508)

Jibbs, I have no doubt I'm going to doc shop when my current retires.....fortunately I live in an area where docs are ...well...less "disciplined" than much of the country. My cbt therapist who worked in a nursing home for 20 years says at my age its just too dangerous to taper me off....my lawyer says to let him know if they try because they want the case.....so..while I certainly don't wish to pursue lawsuits I'll have to go with my therapists discussions he's had with a few psychiatrists on my behalf that they wouldn't discontinue.....of course that might change when talking to me....and its not just me who will suffer...my disabled wife needs me as a caregiver 24/7 not just wheelchair bound but would face impossibilities with daily living were I not here. I did cold turkey off valium decades ago .....I couldn't take care of myself.

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Re: Jibbs (# 508)

Can TMS therapy also work for anxiety disorders? i see that for depression

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Re: Jibbs (# 506)

Hi Jibbs!
Yeah, I currently have no plans to continue any meds after finishing this taper. I’m burned out on western medicine: former docs tried to get me on bp meds for years had bad reactions to all, as well as numerous SSRIs and other antidepressants off label for anxiety and panic attacks. Had severe migraines daily for over a decade. Doc handed out strongest opioids like candy took them for 10 years quit all CT. Doc had me on up to like 8 meds at once. Only med I take are benzos. I cannot handle any generic lorazepam; worsened my anxiety and had allergic reactions and so I had no choice but to begin this process of tapering. Have at least 25-30 skin lesions look like chicken pox now, withdrawal has been fatigue, nausea, depersonalization/dissociation, headaches, neck and pain stiffness and pain, benzo belly, agoraphobia, social anxiety, avoidant personality, depression, anger, hatred, regret, meltdowns, etc. and the symptoms keep changing form. This is making cold turkey from opiates look like a piece of cake.

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What I've been told many of us have chemical, environmental and learned behaviors that cause our problems. Not all of us have each of these. After seeing the best of the best doctors in the past 40+ years mine falls under the chemical end of things. Aggravated by outside environmental stressors. I believe that most people with generalized anxiety disorder have some type of PTSD as well depression.

As for the Netflix documentary, yes they focused mainly on Xanax but if you watch the YouTube video you will hear them talk about other benzodiazepines plus show a quick chart with different pill shapes. If you seen that you'll see the dog house shape brand name Ativan. I'm not going to split hairs here about this. The fact I just got a pamphlet from the VA talking about what I'm saying here is proof enough to me they want to discontinue usage of these meds. Along with other things I've read as well.

Richard I've told you a few times out here you are truly blessed to have a understanding physician. But when he/she retires I hope that you'll be able to continue your dosage for the rest of your life. There's a good chance you'll run into the next wanting you off. I've been there done that. Call your local Veterans hospital or military base. Ask them what their policy is giving these meds. Call some of your local privately ran mental health treatment centers see if they won't tell you they don't prescribe benzos. Look on Psychology Today read the psychiatrist/PA's bio's. Most will say we will not prescribe them either. Not all of this is due to law suits. This comes down to many abusing the drug. That's where antidepressants will be said is your best bet from many providers. That or Buspar, TMS treatment or now Ketamine.

Wow about the Ketamine will that be another drug that folks will soon get addicted to. I know for a fact Ketamine works. I've had a few minor surgeries that the doctor uses it in he's choice of meds to put you under short term. Wake up with no anxiety or depression. EGD procedure. Anywho wish y'all good health! Keep the faith y'all! This too shall pass!

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Re: Lex (# 505)

I've adjusted pretty well...it depends on what life-stressors I am under....what many new docs and "experts" fail to address.....long term benzo users went on them because a problem existed.....and THAT didn't go away.....so all docs could do was to treat the symptoms.......I don't know how people can taper-face the rebound from the drug and then go back to the problem (symptoms) that warranted the benzos to begin with.

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