Is Actavis Lorazepam The Same As Watson?
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Most pharmacies sell watson or actavis lorazepam in my area (LA), but I had serious side effects with no calming effect from watson so I returned to Rite Aid after taking one tablet. I heard that watson was taken over by actavis and they are manufactured at the same factory and same medicine. I used to take qualitest and that worked great but was discontinued. I also tried Mylan which was ok but they are discontinuing as they said they don't have inventory and don't know when the last batch is released. Leading pharma does not work for me, causing serious side effects. I visited or called about 30 pharmacies in my area but they only deal with leading pharma, watson and actavis. So I have no option but to try actavis, but if it's the same as watson, I think I can't take it. In other states like Florida, they carry other manufacturers but do not accept out of state prescriptions. Lorazepam is the only sedative that works for me.

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Re: deebeee (# 20)

I agree, they are not working.

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Re: Sheila (# 17)

I’m having the same problem that you’re having with the same pharmacy they aren’t even affecting me whatsoever at all that’s one Ativan 1 mg three times a day

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Re: Sam (# 5)

Me too. Way too weak.

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This is awfully strange because I’ve been telling my friends my Ativan’s are not working ??? 1 mg three times a day I should be tired does anybody know what’s going on with these pills back from Walgreens pharmacy

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Re: Kevin (# 1)

Where can I fill Watson brand Lorazepam?

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The generic from Leading Pharma is like eating a piece of candy. Awful.

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Does Actavis still make lorazepam and can it be ordered by pharmacy? If not what brands of lorazepam have the same inactive ingredients as the Actavis brand? I’m very sensitive to ingredients and am finding that the Actavis brand I’ve been taking is no longer carried by my Walgreens pharmacy. Thank you

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Re: LadyGreenEyes8 (# 7)

I want to find the actavis for lorazepam. What pharmacy sends it to you please.

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Re: Briards (# 19)

The so called Lorazepam I've received DOES have Watson on the pill, but it is NOT the same at all. Even the consistency of the pill itself (much harder with newer Actavis Watson) and the efficacy. It does not help my panic, if I take more, it is sedating. Glad this current so-called Watson Lorazepam works for you.

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Re: dee dee (# 16)

In Northern California I still receive Watson Lorazepam, it is 1mg, stamped Watson on one side and 241 on the other, just to let you know that they still make it.

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Thanks -- It's so odd how different people have different reactions to brands. I found Watson to be extremely effective. Looks pretty discouraging out there.

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Re: dee dee (# 16)

I think our Dr.'s should contact our insurance and insist on using the name brand as clearly the generics are way off the mark for being theraputic. Used to be, back in the day, you always got the Brand Name.
Currently mine are generic from Walgreens, but think next appt with Doc we will discuss.

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I know this is a year after this question. I found that the Watson brand of Lorazepam was great for me. A year or so ago, Watson was bought out by Actavis. I find the Actavis Lorazepam AWFUL, ineffective. MY Question: Does anyone know of a good maker of Lorazepam other than Watson (gone now) or Actavis (terrible)?

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Re: Sheila (# 14)

What I have learned about Benzodiazepines and my experience with lorazepam: Doctors are happy to prescribe benzodiazepines because they generally work well and quickly. What they don’t tell you that benzos were never meant to be used for long term. They also do not tell you how hard it is to get off them. They do not tell you that your lorazepam, no matter what brand, will lose it’s effectiveness eventually and you’ll be needing a higher dose. I decided to get off. I have been tapering off for almost a year. It has not been easy. I had to gradually switch to diazepam because it lasts longer in the system and is easier to taper. Diazepam does nothing for me except for controlling withdrawal symptoms somewhat. I recommend reading something called The Ashton Manual, written by Professor Heather Ashton. You can search for it on the internet. It will teach you about benzodiazepines, what they do to you, and how to get off of them gradually and how to cope with withdrawel. I have a doctor friend who is my encourager, my Nurse Practitioner (who is also my primary care provider and my prescriber) and a clinical pharmacist who counsels me every month and she helps me plan my tapers. Without these three people, I would not be able to do this. I’m hoping to be off the diazepam in about four months. It can take months to feel better after the weaning process is done.

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Re: Barbars (# 13)

Walgreens carries Actavis brand here in MS on Gulf Coast. Walmart uses Leading Pharma, which doesn't seem to help me. Today I asked Walmart pharmacist if they could order in another brand as Leading Pharma is no good. She said could order Watson brand and give them 24 hours. So, starting tomorrow will give Watson brand a try. Used to be the major manufacturers brands would go to work within 10-20 minutes, seems those days are long gone, sadly.

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Looking for Watson or Actavis brand Lorazepam. What pharmacy carries it?

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I’m in Oregon. I tolerated Sandoz pretty well but they stopped making it. I have taken Leading and Major brand and tolerated that. Now there is a shortage of both of those brands. I can’t drive any more so my son had to drive me a long distance where one pharmacy had a supply of Leading. My insurance only allows a 30 day supply so hunting for a pharmacy every month that has anything other than Actavis or Watson causes a huge amount of stress and anxiety. I have even had pharmacists and techs lie to me and put Watson products in a bottle labeled Sandoz. Watson/actavis gives me terrible brain fog. I finally realized that lorazepam is actually losing it’s usefulness. A doctor friend told me that my multiple physical and mental symptoms are actually caused by withdrawal because I have never increased my dose. I’m going to wean off of lorazepam entirely.

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Re: winjy (# 2)

"What happens when a product loses its patent? Losing patent protection on a prescription drug is one certainty in the constantly changing world of pharmaceuticals. Just as surely as a company patents its breakthrough product at the beginning of its development process, that patent will expire approximately 20 years down the road, leaving the door open for generic products to enter the market..."

Ref: pharmexec.com/what-happens-when-product-loses-its-patent

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Re: Henry (# 9)

This information is amazing. I take 2mg lorazepam 2 x day....last month was Sandoz, just picked up this month refill and pill said Watson. I used my pill cutter and it just shattered. Can't believe that I won't be able to take half dose when I want to because of unable to cut. I am in mountain area southern California.. only one pharmacy close. Lorazepam is only med that helps my panic disorder for many years... I am 70 and must drive myself....fog, ice and snow on winding roads... lookout if panic attack comes while driving... I reach for my lorazepam... and it doesn't work! Ever wonder if serious accidents have happened, with no DUI.. JUST meds that didn't work :-(

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I can't get over how BAD the Major/Leading lorazepam is! It's been a roller coaster trying to find a replacement for the Mylan lorazepam, trying different medications, different lorazepam generics. I got a tiny script of Major/Leading and took it one morning for bad anxiety (mornings are always the worst anxiety for me). It caused some drowsiness like a Benadryl but left me with NO anxiety relief. That anxiety feeling in the chest/diaphragm with the heightened breathing that was always relived quickly with Mylan or Brand Ativan, was untouched by Major.

If someone has the tel# for the FDA complaints line please post it. I am angered and disgusted by this especially because according to the pharmacists it was Major/Leading that were the ones aggressively cutting the price down to increase their market share (they are now the default generic at CVS) and ran Mylan and Sandoz out of the market. Not hard to undercut prices when yours is a piece of garbage that probably cost nothing to make compared to the brand equivalent generics. Now we're all left to suffer because of their disgusting greed! Awful.

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