Teva Lorazepam Reviews (Page 26)
(Newest replies first)
Updated
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.
Re: A1sauce81 (# 147)
It is Aurobindo
Re: joe (# 150)
Must be me....for the past 2+ years I've been given Leading and Actavis..at first neither seemed effective but I guess I grew into their fillers...also different batches seem better/worse...probably my imagination or they are screwing with the fillers....but nothing is like the old Wyeth brand name..which i started on 35+ years ago...not even the brand name now...
Re: JP (# 146)
dont hold your breath waiting for the fda, i have filed 3 complaints so far and have never received a response, what i have been told is to file a freedom of information request and they will tell you what they're findings are, dont expect much, they are one of the most useless agencies in our government
Re: Ken (# 6)
Yes. This is the second time I was unfortunately given Leading Pharma lorazepam. Once from CVS so I switched to Rite Aide and couldn’t believe it when I picked up my scrip yesterday and they had given me Leading Pharma lorazepam. Sugar pill that does nothing. A complete ripoff.
Re: Lou (# 2)
I agree. I’ve gotten it twice in 6 years, once from CVS and today from Rite Aide. Was surprised, Rite Aide usually has quality products. It is a sugar pill.
Re: JP (# 146)
Is it aurobindo or Eaton?
Re: JP (# 142)
I finally found a pharmacy that had a supplier other than Leading Pharma. It's a CVS Caremark-run, used to be Eaton so maybe people who are having problems with Leading could try them. Mine is Aurobindo. They work just like I am used to Lorazepam working. I have not heard back on my FDA complaint.
Re: Leebs (# 144)
My Costco last refill switched to Leading....new prescription went back to actavis......Only difference i see is Leading is thicker.......if I concentrate on it...if I believe Leading isn't as effective...it won't be......totally different feeling than i first had with both......when I first trued either...neither one seemed as good as the original Watson (before 2014)....now I try not to dwell on it...they seem okay......considering i've been on Ativan (original) and generic ativan for over 35 years.
Re: Leebs (# 143)
Update. Current shortage of Actavis Lorazepam. Pharmacy switched to Leading. Initially was a little jittery, but has since been as effective as Actavis for me.
Re: Richard (# 139)
Thanks for sharing Richard. Long time Lorazepam user (30 years). Still works for me, has been a life saver. Helped me stop drinking. Have used Watson, Actavis (there was about a week adjustment period) & Aurobindo all basically worked the same. No experience with Leading, but did check the pharmacological standards and exactly the same as Actavis. I guess some people react differently. If Leading is your only option, take it slow.. it may take time.
Re: Ken (# 6)
Yes. Some of them absolutely are just sugar pills. I'm having an awful time trying to find something else, either another manufacturer or another medication. In the mean time, I'm worried about going into convulsions because you're NOT supposed to just stop taking these but I KNOW I'm not getting much/any active ingredient in at least half the pills. I hope my doctor has heard of this and can help because I cannot afford the brand name.
Re: A1sauce81 (# 140)
Excellus BCBS in central NY, however it’s not on the formulary. My doctor had to file for a prior authorization with Excellus to get it paid for.
Re: Henry (# 136)
What insurance covers brand name Ativan? I have emblem health
Re: Henry (# 138)
Ummm....i've been on a dose of 2mg 3x day for 37 years......including taking the brand when made by Wyeth for 28 of those years......I'm very familiar with different concentrations of active ingredients....getting switched to a different manufacturer can play a huge part in how lorazepam works both physically and psychologically. Yes, the India-made lorazepam is different but not so much the active ingredient but the fillers....the fillers can determine how ones body utilizes the active ingredient.....some have no issues, some do.....that's why on this forum you can read how some swear by the old Mylan, others hated it....some love Actavis....some think its worthless...same with Leading and Major Pharma.......Even the name brand (no longer made by Wyeth)..works great for some but is weak for others.....me among them.....i discovered some old Wyeth-made Ativan the other day in an old travel bag ...despite being over a decade old, it was still quite effective for me- yet name brand Ativan I had for a week...I stopped and went back to Actavis or Leading..I forget which my pharmacy was dispensing at the time because I knew my body was used to those fillers. I don't feel its prudent nor fair to others here for anyone to declare something worthless for everyone because it doesn't work for them. The real culprits here are the manufacturers and doc who first prescribed these meds decades ago (for je) knowing very well they were incredibly addictive yet advertising they were not......I kept the flyer from Wyeth for many years my doc showed me when he was retiring and didn't want his patients on addictive medication. The flyer touted Ativan to be a non-addictive replacement for Valium (which I was taking)...we all know how tgat turned out.
Re: Richard (# 137)
That month+ was you withdrawing to a much lower dosage. I would say 2mg leading is equal to 0.5 brand/mylan. So basically you’re probably on quite a lower dose than on previously. If I were you I would try to stop as you’re not getting much lorazepam anymore with leading, you might not need it and that’s a good thing
Re: Henry (# 136)
Leading works for some, not for others...took me over a month before it worked for me.....not a good idea to presume others will have your experience with it......Leading is manufactured in more than one place.....one us literally around the corner from me..i thought it was just marketing there... i was wrong....some lorazepam IS manufactured in the US....i recently received some from costco...totally different from what i received 2 years ago.
Re: SGB (# 135)
I filed a report with the FDA against Leading lorazepam. Once I ran out of Mylan and all I could get was leading I went into acute benzodiazepine withdrawal. Thank heavens my insurance intervened and paid for the brand name Ativan. Leading=garbage, if you think it works for you it’s all placebo effect. Means you don’t need it anymore, discontinue. Lucky you
Re: Big Joe (# 39)
I found a horrible FDA report from 2013 on Leading.... so many issues from cleanliness, storage. Every step of manufacturing had an insufficient grade. Scarrrry!!!!
Re: Doc21 (# 132)
That’s great news. I am currently on leading and it’s the only thing that works since Mylan was discontinued. I wish doctors understood that we take this medication because of severe anxiety. If we were trying to "dope" ourselves we would be taking Xanax. No offense to anyone it’s just much stronger and a "doping effect" lorazepam wakes me up!
Re: joe (# 121)
the .5 is a joke and the way you can prove it is take an activus 1.0 mg, break it in half, the half will barely work for me but the .5 does nothing
More Discussions:
Which manufacturer of 2mg Lorazepam gets the best reviews and how does Teva's Lorazepam compare to the rest? ## Ther...
1 REPLYHas anyone taken this generic brand of Lorazepam made by Aurobindo pharm? How does it work compared to other brands? ## ...
41 REPLIESI am really confused about everyone's posts concerning the leading brand Lorazepam. I have been taking the generic f...
105 REPLIESHelp!!!! I've loved the Watson brand of Lorazepam. I just take a small amount and it eases my anxiety. HOWEVER, Acta...
23 REPLIESI am very sensitive to fillers and have just learned that "MYLAN" has discontinued it's Lorazepam. I cannot ...
21 REPLIESI came across a scary situation the other day that i think most people on lorazepam might be interested in. I take 1.5 m...
14 REPLIESI been taking lorazepam 1 mg white small round, soft and sweet tasting. I think these are meant to be taken sublingualy....
11 REPLIESI was told that Sandoz was not available, must there must be some pharmacy that carries it... ## good luck, i think once...
10 REPLIESI think most people who take lorazepam are familiar with side effects like any other script, however we also know what w...
6 REPLIESMy son was given a small round purple pill in hospital tonight. I was told it was 2 mg of Lorazapam. I can't find a ...
6 REPLIES