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White Oblong Pill A 333 Not Working (Page 6)
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Bill Says:
Hi I just started taking this A333 white oblong pill. (Generic Percocet. 10/325). I never had this type before and got it due to pharmacy supply. My question is has anyone noticed a difference in pain relief from other brands. Maybe it's me but it doesn't seem to work as well. Can't wait to hear some other input on this. Thanks.
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Julie, I have to take more then one as well but I take the 7.5-325 generic per. (eddy says, "to go with the original brand instead of the cheap generic"...some of us that are disabled and only have medicare/medicaid ins.,we cannot afford the Original).
I don't know what State you're in Julie, but here in NC, Walgreens has the Watson and what's strange is the CVS over by our hospital has Watson as well, but that is across town from me. What I did was call different Pharmacies and ask them what companies they use as I for sure don't want the brand (will misspell this now)>>> ''Millk''<<<..sorry can't spell but I know some others here know what I'm talking about. I'm worried as now I'm going to run out before my next script is due (2/26) and scared to tell my pain dr. since they're so hard to get with all the abusers that live here, but this snow storm we're having (going on day 3), is really doing a number on my back! Since I live by myself, naturally I have only me to depend on and I've been doing things around my apt. to keep it warmer since the news keeps talking about 'power outages'...ugh....sorry to get off topic...if I was you, I'd call different pharmacies and see who they use....don't forget to tell them the dosage/milligram, well everything your script says as they might have them but not the amount (that happens to me), then they can order it. Good luck and let us know how it goes! I'll be here unless my power does go out.....hope and pray it doesn't!!
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Julie Says:
I just started A333 & I definitely notice a difference from the Watson brand. I use to take 1 Watson & now finding myself taking 2 A333, and still hurting.
Does anyone know if this is our only option now? I also use CVS. What about Walgreens?
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SoConfused Says:
Thanks for that info Sunni! Can't go anywhere today, my car has several inches of snow on it plus am sure dr.s office is closed....the news is telling everyone not to get out in this storm.....doesn't help drs office is across town. Look up Fayetteville, NC on the internet, you'll see how bad it is and will be getting worse as it gets darker! Am praying we do not lose power!
Thanks again for all your help and will let you know when I find something out.
Take care everyone~
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sunni Says:
So Confused - I am in FL, & there is a terrible abuse problem here as well with pain medications, at times, you can not get your pain meds filled for 5-10 days, depending on the strength you are taking etc. I had to see my pain dr today and discuss what happened, give the bottle of Actavis A333 pills to them so dr could write another rx for me, also dr put on my rx that I am NOT to receive Actavis A333 med/ brand. If you are experiencing such side effects, I would not wait on this and continue taking the med, you may end up like I did with medication poisoning. I would recommend going to ER, take the A333 meds with you so everything is documented for your pain dr and get a copy of your ER visit so you can show your pain dr. I took a copy of my ER visit, the notes etc to show my pain dr, The abuse here in FL is so bad that only a Pain Dr can rx pain meds, No others Will or Can. Pharmacies here are only allotted a certain # of pain meds & will not fill your script for a pain med unless it comes from a legit Pain Dr or sometimes a ER Dr, depends on the Pharm, also Pharm here will not even fill a pain med for you if they don't feel comfortable! .When I went to fill my medication today, Pharm was Out and will not get in for 7 days! I did make a complaint to the CVS I got the Actavis A333 med also to Actavis hotline & to Watson. Watson called me today to discuss my complaint, not a lot was said just that were sorry. The # is the extension you can enter when you call Actavis, 1-800-272-5525 extension 34399. Good Luck with everything and hope your weather improves. Prayers are sent to everyone experiencing horrible side effects from the Actavis pill A333. Lets hope they take this med of the market.
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eddy Says:
yeah my best advise to you is to go with the original brand instead of the cheap generic.. you will find that the brand is way more potent..i used andolab myself and find it to be quite effective. {edited for privacy}
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SoConfused Says:
Thanks for the numbers Leo....question, what is the "x34399" after the first number?
Can I ask what State you are in, also for Sunni as well? Anyone that is having problems with this med? The reason I ask this is when I bring this up to my pain dr., he'll probably ask me (as well as CVS), since CVS told me they have had no complaints of this med. I'm in NC (North Carolina) and where I live so many people abuse these pain pills to the point it's hard for those of us that do need them, so when I call my pain dr., I want to have as much info on what's happening to others as possible and where they're located. I have these awful pills till 2/26 when I can fill my next script filled (these were filled on 1/27), and am in the middle of a bad snow storm till Thurs. It started snowing this morning and has not let up, I've been praying we do not lose power! Second storm is suppose to hit tomorrow and it's suppose to be the bad one, so I'm stuck here. Fayetteville, NC, you'll see it on the news...if you're in the US. and you know this weather is really making my back hurt even worse....these pills are strange, some almost 'melt'/ clump in your mouth while some don't. (I have to break them in half as I have problems swallowing some pills)...wonder if the....confusion(?) is coming from these pills or from something else? I had the hardest time trying to say my prayers this morning, between trying to stay awake and saying them.....strange, but after I wake up, I feel fine. Sorry if this was hard to read/understand.....again thanks for those phone numbers, although I don't understand the "x34399" after the first number...maybe it's an extenstion? Sure would appreciate prayers....fingers crossed, whatever, that we do not lose power in this snow storm <3 take care all~
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Sunni Says:
In reply to So Confused & Bill, Please do as I did and call the Actavis Med Hotline and submit a detailed complaint to the company - ACtavis needs to know about this medication. It does not work, it makes people very ill, I went to ER and was DX with Medication Poisoning from this med A333 & was told by both pharmacist at CVS & ER that there is something in this med that I am highly allergic too. People must report this med, maybe with enough reports, they will take this Med off the market. Actavis told me they will submit my report to the FDA. My advice is stop taking the A333 pill, seek medical treatment right away and let your dr know u cannot take the Actavis brand, Don't go to CVS is get your pain med, CVS is the pharm that carries this med. Lets pray this med is taken off the market.
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SoConfused Says:
I got these from CVS, they are awful! They almost melt in your mouth! They help a little with the pain but in the last week, I've been getting nauseaous [sp]. and the last 2 days, headaches.....and so sleepy plus a little confused....it's weird, I'll get so sleepy and almost fall asleep at my laptop, but when I do, whatever I was thinking/reading, has nothing to do with the 'so called' dreams I'll have...and it only last a minute or two. I have GERD so am thinking the meds I take for that stop my stomach from getting worse..also I take the 7.5-325 mine is oblong A332, Walgreens has the Watson so will go back there next month. Actavis needs to be taken off the market asap!!!
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Sunni Says:
Thank-you for the telephone number. I cld and told them what experience I had with the A333 pill. They took my info and said they are reporting to FDA, but there was nothing they could really do about this and they were sorry. I told them that there is something wrong with this medication, it Does Not Help with Pain in anyway and made me deathly ill which it did as I had to go to ER & was DX with Medication Poisoning! I am still having problems with stomach off and on and stomach does not feel right, feels like its being ripped to shreds inside. From what I have read, seems a lot of people are having problems with stomach after taking this med.
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Leo Says:
Everyone taking Actavis that was taking Watson should call and talk w their complaint/legal dept. they interviewed me extensively, twice. Two #s- 800-272-5525 x34399 or u can try 800 432 8534. I was very honest w them re: the shortfalls and side affects from the Actavis brand vs. Watson. I described the Actavis no better than a placebo accompanied with stomach issues. The NDC (national drug code) for the Waton 10/325 is 00591-0932-01
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Sunni Says:
I just got my refill from Cvs as my regular pharmacy was out of my pain med, the pharm cld CVS for me & they agreed to fill for me, when I got them I noticed they Were different. These A333 pills are Horrid, I have been vomiting, stomach feels horrible & they Do Nothing for Pain!! The pharmacist at CVS told me its a different brand & it's what they carry now. He also told me it sounds like I am allergic to an ingredient in this Brand & to call my dr ASAP! It's the weekend so I will have to call Monday, but there is something seriously Wrong with this A333 pill, it provides No relief from Pain, no one seems to know alot about it & I cannot find the actual ingredients for this med. this med needs to be taken off the market, the side effects are terrible & alot of people seem to have the side effects. Not to mention it DOES NOT HELP WITH PAIN! I am going to ER as my stomach feels like it is being ripped up inside & the vomiting DOES NOT STOP! I never had this problem with the Watson, Never!! Something just isn't right about this SO CALLED PAIN MED.
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Leo Says:
After back surgery 10 years ago, I was prescribed Watson 10/325. I am very active & athletic & Watson allowed me to golf, ski, hike, etc., w/o any numbness or side effects. Since Actavis took over Watson & the Actavis brand was legacied, unfortunately, my experience was terrible. Actavis felt like a placebo but with an upset stomach. One pill did not accomplish a thing, where 1/2 a pill of Watson did the trick. In my estimation, this generic failed miserably. Actavis should strongly reconsider bringing back the Watson brand or reformulate theirs to match Watson's.
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Verwon Says:
Hello, Bill! How are you?
This tablet is manufactured by Actavis (Watson) and yes, there have been quite a few complaints about it recently. Prior to them popping up on here, I was actually not aware of this tablet and just managed to find the information on it.
It appears that it must be cheaper than other generics, because more pharmacies are providing it and many people are dissatisfied.
Have you consulted your doctor? They may have some idea that could help you.
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