Teva Lorazepam Reviews (Page 6)

I'm seeking insights and reviews on Teva Lorazepam and its comparison with Leading Pharma's version. There's a notable divide in user experiences. Some report Leading Pharma Lorazepam as being less effective or having no effect, possibly due to variations in the active ingredient, leading to side effects or adverse reactions in certain cases.

While there are those who recommend Teva Lorazepam for its efficacy, others find Leading Pharma's version more suitable. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try Teva Lorazepam since it's not available in my area – no local pharmacies dispense it.

My experience with other brands, post the discontinuation of Qualitest, hasn't been successful in finding a comparable alternative. I'm particularly interested in understanding how Teva Lorazepam and Leading Pharma's lorazepam differ in terms of effectiveness and user satisfaction.

If you've had experiences with either or both of these medications, your reviews would be incredibly valuable. Any insights into their efficacy, side effects, or overall satisfaction would greatly help me and others in our decisions.

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Re: joe (# 100)

Teva not only bought the actavis brand but also the molds....note the Watson name still on them but a little less distinct....

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You need to go back to “mom and pop” shops to request a brand. Some will do it. Big chains like CVS and stuff have deals with companies so they’re not going to order it for you. What are you taking now? Leading pharma brand? I was on Mylan brand for a long time before they discontinued making lorazepam.

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Re: Richard (# 101)

Does that mean it’s the same ingredients active and inactive? I’m. Looking for one brand that works like Mylan used too? Mylan was amazing.

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Re: Richard (# 98)

Lots of us are still dealing with pharmacies buying whatever they can get the cheapest.

I was on brand name until my provider will no longer write a script outside of my clinic.

I'm back at the mercy of whatever they can get. At the moment I'm on Watson. And basically it just keeps me functional. (Mind you that is a blessing)

The new stuff they got in is Leading. I'll be getting that next from what I'm told.

If you're part of the VA system they will not order anything special. Siting there's no difference with any of the generics. And we just can't know what's available or know what's in stock. Yah sure. (This isn't true because you can be board approved for what works for you or brand name meds)

These are trained educated medical people and they've bought into the lies of big pharma. No skin off their tails as they don't have to take them.

Looks as if I'm going to have to speak with my local representative and see if they can once again light a fire under the system.

I don't believe the coronavirus has anything to do with what's available. Least in my case it hasn't.

The only problem I've ran into with covid-19 is the time available with my provider as he works a short week on the tax payers dollar.

Explains that he only has a limited time to speak via the phone because of this pandemic.

Everything is telemed which I understand. But that doesn't excuse them by saying they have a limited time to speak.

My understanding is the clinic hardly allows anyone in unless it's urgent. So I'm unable to get my other medical needs taken care of.

Really wished someone would stand up with Bausch health and get them to reduce the cost of their brand name. Just can't believe what they charge for it.

Do a GoodRx search and put in your amount you take and strength. You'll have to select brand name. Mine is like 9k for a 30 supply.

Richard are still on Watson or has that changed.

Feel free anyone who wants to chime in on my thread as I'd be grateful to hear how y'all are doing and what is working for y'all.

I was doing fairly ok till the past few weeks. So I had no news to share. Stay safe y'all.

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Re: Jibbs55 (# 104)

Yes, I am still on "Watson" but Watson hasn't been 'Watson' since around 2013....there was a backlog of stored pills that had to be sold so I didn't notice it until 2017 or so....when I was on Leading...i felt like everyone else here...its not enough.....yet when my body adjusted over months, it didn't seem as bad..but still not the same....the got switched to Actavis (Which used the Watson molds when Teva (who owned Watson) bought out Watson lock, stock and um, molds)...i was angry because the actavis was even less potent than the Leading (as I remembered it).....now..over a year later....the Actavis either got better or my body/mind got used to it.....I don't know which.......is it better than name brand? I have no idea since the name brand is no longer made by Wyeth and I've heard while its expense as hell, its not that much better if at all than the generics...i have no idea as its hearsay......but one thing for sure.....after 50+ taking benzos, i finally got very serious about meditation/progressive relaxation about a year ago.....I do think its helped me cope with the changes in meds.....

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Re: Richard (# 105)

I've been tied up with trying to figure this dilemma out taking the Leading brand.

One thing I wanted to say before I go on. I re-read my last post and thought some might have thought I was being critical about not being able to be seen with this covid-19 pandemic going on. The truth is I totally understand the need to keep doctors and medical staff as well as us patients safe.

What I was trying to say was in my current situation the clinics staff are mainly on at home work status using telemed services to non emergent care. I mean I'm all for that 100%. Actually wished that was a all the time option as I'm unable to drive any more. So I hope nobody read what I last said I was thinking just about me.

My only concern was being rushed when I've needed to speak with someone when I've had a schedule appointment.

Most of us Veterans already deal with this even under normal circumstances. So I apologize if anyone thought I was being harsh.

But here's what I can say I'm not pleased with. The Veteran administration buys meds at the cheapest rate they can. They'll cut cost farewell knowing that some of the drugs are inferior to others. Thus putting us veterans in a unsafe situation. They'll even use other meds that aren't prescribed for the actual reason they're needed.

My doctor and a handful nurses, pharmacy techs and pharmacist will tell you that they will not order anything other then what they can get the cheapest.

The truth is there are criterias and protocols that if meet they are allowed to order brand name meds or other generics if a patient fails on ones they've been given at first that do not work.

But if you don't push a little and remind them of this they'll force you to take it no matter what.

Richard you said it best about the do no harm. But we all know they push the envelope.

For me I'm all for taken what they can get at the best cost. But if that cost harms a patient that's not good. And it is not good medical practice.

Right now I've been given Leading brand and it's been documented by my last doctor I failed this brand. And they only have Watson and Leading in stock.

So my doc tells me he'll not allow me to return it to pick up either Watson or brand name. Says he cannot write another script until my supply is due next month. Citing my license is at hand.

I reminded him that he'd canceled the brand name script on me last month from Bausch health that he wrote and rewrote a new script over top of that one. So tell me again doc how you can't do this again.

I've contacted my local representatives as I'm not going to be forced to take something that doesn't work and is making me sick. Also having them change it back and forth putting my body into a tailspin each month.

All I can say guys, this really isn't cool. Again I apologize if I came across insensitive under our current circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic. Wasn't what I was conveying.

Hope you all are staying safe and healthy while we all battle theses circumstances we're under. Peace

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Re: Richard (# 105)

Forgot to tell you that I've been on all the generic forms. Mylan was the best over all of them. Even worked better for me then brand. I'm back on Leading and it's kicking my tail.

More anxiety around the clock. No calming effect. Just keeps me from going into major withdrawals. But you feel on edge all day.

Also causes my GERD to flare up. Along with heart rate changes. Feels like you have sawdust in your head. All you want to do is sleep.

As for brand name if you have insurance that will cover it I tried it if I were you. It may not be to me as strong as it once was but it works very well. Gets in you system fast and last till your next dose.

My understanding is Bausch health will not grandfather anyone in any more. So even if you met their requirements they won't give it to anyone under their program. (For free that is)

But you can always call them and see if they'll make a exception. It's worth a try. But keep in mind what I spoke about getting it on time.

But if you have insurance that covers it I'd seriously go that route. I can't guarantee it will work for you as well as it does me. Then again your taking the nightly dose of Klonopin. If that balances you out not sure what your thoughts are switching. Just thought I'd say it might be worth the go.

There's no guarantee Watson will be around long so there's that concern. Would be nice if the other benzodiazepines worked as well as lorazepam does. Least the Mylan did.

Just my thoughts here that might help you out or anyone else reading this. Be safe y'all.

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Re: Jibbs55 (# 107)

Thank you!!! Someone who agrees Mylan was the best! Nothing compares. Leading pharma is the closest thing but really doesn’t compare. Did someone buy Mylan out and have the same type of lorazepam? Strength and quality?

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Re: Abomb (# 108)

Mylan was definitely the best generic lorazepam. Only thing that compared to it was brand Ativan. The last rounds of Sandoz were pretty good. Watson came next.

Whatever was changed in the brand name after Wyeth sold it put brand right alongside Mylan. Otherwise brand couldn't be touched for me through 87-04.

Just wished Bausch health would lower their price. I guarantee they'd dominate the lorazepam generics. From a business deal they'd make more money I would think.

So are you taken Leading and having good results?

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Re: Jibbs55 (# 109)

Leading isn’t that bad. Controls anxiety but leaves a little brain fog. Nothing is like Mylan. What in your opinion is currently the closest to Mylan in terms of effectiveness? Sandoz, activis all garbage. Yet to try Teva. Is their another company about to release lorazepam tablets in 2mg?

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Teva made some changes since they bought it from actavis, its about 80% as effective as before. I called to teva to complain and filed a complaint with the fda. Got a call from teva concerning my complaint to the fda. We are in this together and certain opportunities are being missed by many of the people on this site, the main one being to file a complaint with the fda, complaints to the companies usually fall on deaf ears as they have one concern only and that to make money, nothing else.

We need to keep pressure on this rubber stamp part of our government called the fda, filing the complaint is no more than 10 minute process.

As for leading brand, i tried it and it failed, like most of the garbage out there. The Actavis of 20 years ago was always the best for me until those low lifes at sandoz got a hold of the product and turned it into sugar pills.

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Re: Abomb (# 110)

Brand named Ativan is the closest to Mylan hands down. Just isn't as strong as it used to be. It wears off sooner then it used to for me. But takes hold the fastest without side effects.

Wanted to try Aurobindo generic lorazepam but haven't been able to find it. My current situation isn't going to allow that to happen unless I pick up pvt insurance.

As for 2 mgs I've never really had them but a few times. Seems the larger the pill in generic form the more fillers. Plus I'm not a fan of having to break my pills to take what's been prescribed to me.

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Re: Lou (# 2)

Have you tried teva?

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Re: Abomb (# 113)

If you are taking lorazepam that says 'Watson' on it, even though it says Actavis on the prescription bottle...you are using Teva's version of Lorazepam....they bought out Watson about 7 years ago and are still using the molds....though many feel NOT the same formula (I whole heartily agree).

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Re: joe (# 111)

Agree about sending form to FDA Medwatch. Back in 2018 I sent in a complaint to the FDA on Leading/Major lorazepam not having therapeutic equivalence of Ativan. I went into a nasty withdrawal the first day I had to switch from Mylan to Leading. Not long after sending in the report I heard from someone at Leading that asked me to send them the remainder of lorazepam (they mailed me a FedEx ship bag) and they called my pharmacy to get the lot number. She said she would contact me again but never did. No way that garbage would test as equivalent to Ativan, too many people complaining. I was fortunate that my doctor was able to get my insurance to approve the brand name Ativan and it’s worked fine.

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm

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cant help but notice that the teva/activus .5 is a total waste of time, almost like taking a sugar pill, if your doctor puts you on .5 lorazapam, ask him/her to give you half the dose but at 1.0 mg, the 1.0 isnt the greatest but you will get relief , where as the .5 is like taking nothing

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Re: Deedee (# 21)

I researched leading on their website. People reviews "does not work". Also did not work for me. Disgusted.

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Re: Kitcat (# 117)

It works for me better than actavis, and the other garbage companies. It’s the closest thing to Mylan generic which was the best generic ever made. Have you ever tried TEVA brand?

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Re: A1sauce81 (# 118)

Teva bought Actavis a while ago, both are the same lorazepam. I found it ineffective.

The only truly effective lorazepam is the brand name Ativan from Bausch. It’s insanely expensive. If you can get your insurance to pay for it great, otherwise probably switch to another benzodiazepine like Xanax (best generic is from Greenstone pharma, the generic arm of Pfizer) or Klonopin.

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Re: Henry (# 119)

Thank Henry for that information. I might update my insurance plan to get the brand name. Xanax just puts me to sleep at least with lorazepam I can function normally. Doesn’t anyone know which insurance companies cover brand name Ativan?

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