Watson Hydrocodone Pills - Which Pharmacy Carries Them? (Page 6)

I live in northern ky and walgreens quit carrying watson brand and their new brand makes my whole body hurt. I want to find what pharmacies carry watson?

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Why can’t I find my hydrocodone 10/325 by Watson? I have checked many pharmacies in PA and SC? No one carries it but did last month. Only one I can tolerate. What other companies have the same added ingredients?

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The Watson brand yellow Norco 10/325 works better for me but I can’t find it anywhere. Does anyone know where I can find the yellow Watson 10/325 in north Texas?

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I am sorry to say the only one that carries em is Walgreens but OEM you need to get your doctor to write on your RX Dispence as written on your rx and get your insurance company to agree the take it Costco or any of them. Sad part of your carrier agrees you pay 50.00. If not you pay 500.00! Sad but blame Walgreens because they and the rest refuse to carry Actavis which the name now. It’s all about f greed. I will find another source. Blame Walgreens sorry. This is the updated truth Greed and greed. Your rest of your meds probably come from China. Watch out.

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Where can I find Watson brand Norco in Hemet, Temecula, San Jacinto, or Meenfee?

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Re: Kevlar (# 14)
I understand your concerns because I know Pharmacists have begun practicing medicine even though they are not trained as a medical physician. These Pharmacists have never examined you, they do not have access to your medical records, but they make a diagnosis based on no more than their Pharmacy training. They are trained on how medications interact. They are not medically trained and have no business trying to tell you, WITHOUT ANY MEDICAL TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION(S), what they feel is the correct treatment. The Pharmacists, with the agreement of their employers, are compounding this so called “opioid” crisis. There is no “crisis” among legal users but the street druggies and thief’s fuel this hysteria. The authorities cannot get to the real core of this problem so they go after the legal chronic pain community and say “look how we are attacking this problem”. If someone robbed a bank a County away and they came and arrested you for the crime even though you had absolutely nothing to do with the robbery is EXACTLY what attacking innocent Chronic pain persons amount to. This assault on the Chronic legal pain medication user has to stop.

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Re: Comatose (# 18)
I believe Watson bought out Actavis and quit making the Watson brand hydrocodone. Whatever the situation is Watson hydrocodone is not manufactured anymore. IF there is any Watson hydrocodone left out there anywhere it is only in Pharmacies that may have some still around.

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Re: Julie (# 15)
The hydrocodone you are posting about is actually name brand Vicodin. When you see 300 mg acetaminophen as part of the prescription it is name brand only. The 325mg acetaminophen is the generics.

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Re: Julie (# 15)
Also, no Pharmacy will answer questions about any controlled substance pain medication. They are afraid that you are a thief they may be calling to find out I’d you have any pain medications on hand so they can come in and steal them. The pharmacy that I always went to told me one time that it would be “two to three days” before they could fill my prescription. I was called later that day and told they received a shipment of the pain medication I had a prescription for that day.

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Re: Herman (# 20)
Why it is not even the same pain medication is because the manufacturers (because of the pain medication hysteria commonly known as the so called “opioid crisis”) has reengineered the pain medication and has removed 70% of the oxytocin from the pills because they thought they could remove the threat of addiction but all they did was remove 70% of what made the pill effective. Also, for many years, the manufacturers have been allowed to put up to 20% less of the active ingredient in their pills. So we are hit with a double whammy. 20% less of the active ingredient (for example a 7.5 hydrocodone can legally only have 6 mg of the effective ingredient.) on top of that the manufacturer has reduced the oxytocin in the remaining ingredient by 70%. This is the times we live in. It is not political as all parties are responsible for where we are.

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Re: cliff j (# 109)

Hi, I totally agree with you. Chronic back pain sufferer for over 20yrs. I was on opiates Vicodin then Norco to ease the pain to function and to continue working. Had lumbar surgery in August of 2016. Surgery helped a lot. Last six months pain is starting again in the same areas as before surgery. For the last 20yrs I always had some tightness spasms numbness stabbing and such in the thoracic part of my back but it was helped with the opiates I was taking before surgery. Yes I did therapy I had deep tissue massages ice packs heating pads CBD oils creams steroids steroid shots and ibuprofen to help. Ibuprofen was the only over the counter med that really helped and I could take up to 10 a day in needed. Also Epsom salts baths too. Found out in November 2018 I have a Central Disc Protusion at t7-t8 pushing in my spinal cord as well as a Disc Protusion at c6-c7 pushing in my spinal cord. A few months ago had 2 MRIs on lumbar one with and one without contrast and my doc put his fists together with his knuckles lined up to each other then he moved his fists up and down and told me my lower back is doing this too. I have received NOTHING from my doctor of 18 yrs since his office cannot treat chronic pain due to new OPIATE LAWS.

Went to pain clinic he referred me to. It was such a joke I spent over 1,700.00 dollars and when the pain spec finally ordered a MRI I went got it done and while I waited for my next appt I went to have deep tissue massage from my doc and he asked How’s the Pain Clinic going did they order your MRI? I told him yes He says he did order it with Contrast didn’t he? I said no, why? He told me after surgery in order to really see what’s going on in that area MRI should be done with contrast. Well Pain Doc appt came I asked him why my MRI wasn’t ordered with contrast and he said well it’s bad in the kidneys I was like my kidneys are great functioning great never had a problem with them He says well they can go at anytime. He then ask who told me about Contrast after surgery I said my doctors name as he is the one who referred me to him. The pain doc gave me a look and asked Who gave you your surgery I told him and he says Well Why don’t you go ask him what he thinks about my MRI and ask him what he would do. I was shocked at his unprofessional conduct. So I played with him being sincere and mature I said so if he wants to give me a cortisone shot I should stay there and let him give me the shot. HE WAS LIKE OH NO YOU HAVE TO COME BACK HERE. I explained to him my insurance does not covered the U/A and it costs me 310.00 out of pocket. He just said Wow that’s a lot but regardless you need make an appt with me for the shot If that what he thinks.

Needless to say I never went back. I paid my bills with them even though I felt I shouldn’t have had to. So now for me PAIN HAS SUCKED UP MY LIFE DUE TO THIS “OPIATE CRISIS” My job is suffering I suffer everyday I have no real enjoyment because I cannot do much of anything because of those spasms and total back pains. I haven’t even tried to ask anyone for Norcos to help me at least to function without teary eyes depression and to get some part of my life back. I get so upset because of what this laws and restrictions have done to me and my quality of life like the millions of others who truly are suffering and truly have chronic pain where in some people and their type of pain, OPIATES are the only thing that seems to give any kind of relief. Let’s not forget Norcos last only a few hours I’d say 4 hrs tops in helping but I’m pushing that. It’s truly more like 3 hrs. I’m 56 I was a waitress for 26 yrs then went to factory work. I do love the work I do I love the people I work with and the company I work for. But when people like myself are dealing with chronic day after day night after night pain sometimes it’s hard to love or even like anything in your life. I also was refuting a Neurosurgeon by my doc back in December after that MRI I had in November last year. I will not write another novel about my experience with him. Let’s just say he tried to tell me I never had surgery on my l5 he laughed YES HE LAUGHED AT ME while I was telling him about the WORSE DAY I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE AT WORK WITH SUCH SEVERE SPASMS I COULD NOT REALLY BREATHE. He laughed and said SOUNDS LIKE AN ANXIETY ATTACK. I asked him WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING AT ME, I never had an anxiety attack in my life.

It was SEVERE SPASMS. He just shook his head left to right with a cocky smile. I don’t know why but I listened to him as he ordered more tests and I got them. After a little over 2,000.00 I just STOPPED SEEING HIM. All the while I am dying with this back pain. I finally called my surgeon because actually I didn’t think he could help me. I could still work without busting into tears I did shed tears secretly on a daily basis though. My surgeon looked at my MRIs I explained to him the severe pain I was having and he listened. I had a Thoracic Epidermal Steroid Inj. with sedation On May 22nd. I finally found some relief Thank You Jesus!!! It’s not totally gone and I can get up to three a year. My only prayer is that soon one day I can get back on my regimen of taking the only medication that gives me some quality of life. All this time I wasn’t given any pain meds. Only anti-inflammatory meds which I refused to take because I needed IMMEDIATE RELIEF for my pain so I chose to continue to take my ibuprofen. I know the dangers of taking too many of those but I had / have no choice anymore. I must take something I need to work. Thank you for listening if you read it all. I apologize for taking so much of your time. Also I’d like to add I like thousands of others have had the same doctor the same pharmacy for just about 20 yrs. I’ve never went to the ER asking for pain meds. I’ve never asked the pain clinic doctor for pain meds as I never asked the neurosurgeon for pain meds. I was praying that thru my MRIs bone scans ct scans xrays and my testimony of how my pain affects my everyday life they would have at least eased my pain while they were figuring out which route to take. That did not happen. If anyone is reading this and lives in the Kalamazoo Michigan area knows of a doctor a pain clinic that can help me I would be so appreciative for any information. Thanks again all.

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Re: Just medchatting (# 110)

I wish that I knew what to recommend to you but I just do not. I know nothing about Michigan. As a general rule I will just say that when talking to any medical professional that one needs to muster up all of the inner strength they can and talk to ANY Doctor calmly and without any drama. These Doctors are used to people trying to work them for pain medications and these people are real drama queens and put on quite the show thinking that if they act this way they will get what they are asking for. Most of the time they get reactions like you received. After over 12 years of receiving hydrocodone AND lorazapam to help me sleep at night the Pharmacy I went to hired a new Pharmacist and he said he did not agree with my Doctor and wanted me try other options. I am almost 70 and I do not have other options. I asked the Pharmacist: Are you trained to make a medical diagnosis? Have you ever examined me? Do you have my medical history? Of course the answer was no to each question. I advised him to fill the prescriptions and leave the examination and medical history up to my DOCTOR. A Pharmacist is NOT a medical Doctor. Their training allows them to know which medications go with other medications. I don't care if they ask me HOW i am taking the hydrocodone and the Lorazapam (1/2 mg at night) together because benzodiazapam and hydrocodone do not mix if they are taken improperly. I do not want to go on about me. I will just say try and find the right Doctor and speak unimpassionately about your history. I hope that helps.

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Re: cliff j (# 111)

You are extremely fortunate that your doctor is still willing to script a pain killer and a benzo together. My PM quit doing it at least 5 years ago and still asks at each appointment if my meds have changed and am I receiving a benzo from any other doctor. They are that concerned about the dangers of the combo. I believe it was maybe 3 or 4 years ago when the CDC strongly suggested there were far too many deaths due to the combo and doctors should not script them together period. I agree that someone like yourself that has such success with the combo and has had no problems should be able to decide if the risk is worth taking.

I have taken Percocet for more than 15 years and February 2018, I was given Camber brand and got deathly ill. I felt poisoned. Vomiting, terrible stomach cramps, shaking, dizziness, no pain control, just awful. After two weeks I read that this was happening to lots of people. First I called Walgreens and was told once I leave the store, nothing they can do. So called my PM who was kind enough to script me enough hydrocodone to get me to my next refill. The pharmacy has been ordering Actavis brand for me ever since. Two months ago they told me it no longer showed up on their order form which means they cannot order it. Started getting me Mallinkrodt which has been fine.

In doing research I found that Camber is based in India and has only been manufacturing Percocet for a couple of years and you guessed it, its very cheap! It took me a good 30 days to feel like my old self again. I have literally been on every manufacturer of Percocet at one time or another and never felt like that. Very scary!

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Re: Bravesfan (# 112)
First, the amount is benzodiazepines you take and when has a lot to do with it. I have taken only 1 mg of Lorazapam and 3-4 7,5 hydrocodonr with 325 mg acetaminophen for over 12 years. I have bad shoulder pain from a ski fall and a bad back from a fall during an ice storm, I never take the hydrocodone after 5 and I do not take the Lorazapam until after 8:30 at night. It is for anxiety and helps me sleep better. Taking such a small amount hours apart has made it safe for me.

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Re: Cliff J (# 113)

That makes perfect sense that the amount taken and at what time of day makes a big difference.

See someone like yourself that took the initiative to analyze what the safest way would be to take the pain killer and benzo should be allowed to take them. In other words you are a very responsible patient.

You shouldn't be lumped together with someone just haphazardly swallowing a pill everyday.
Thank you for pointing that out to me.

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Re: cliff j (# 111)

Thanks for your response. As I talked with the Neurosurgeon and Pain Specialist I was calm and collective without any drama. I believe they just looked at me and didn’t believe my pain and situation. To have a Neurosurgeon laugh in your face as you tell them the worst ever day you’ve had in your life experiencing the craziest spasms while at work was very traumatic for me because right then and there I felt he does not believe me. I was so depressed after I left his office. As far as the Pain Specialist He was very rude and sarcastic in his response to Go See What Your Surgeon Thinks and See What He Would Do. He only replied with that rude comment because my physician was taken back by not having the MRI with contrast. My physician suggested I asked him Why and I did calmly and mature. So I decided to ask the Pain Spec Why it wasn’t ordered with contrast. I knew that clinic made a mistake because before I seen the Spec a nurse came in and asked me questions about my pain and such. I first asked her why my MRI wasn’t ordered with Contrast since my physician who recommended this clinic to me asked me if I knew. She looked WIDED EYED and said OH it’s really bad in the kidneys. I said oh my kidneys are fine functionally, well I’ve never had a problem with my kidneys. I get a yearly blood screen and never had a red flag. She then said OH your kidneys can go at anytime. So at that point I thought OMG does she think I’m that stupid to believe that. Then the Spec came in after about 20 minutes and I honestly could tell he wasn’t interested in even talking to me. Our conversation lasted 10 minutes. I was again upset and depressed after this visit. I felt very strongly that he did not like to be questioned about my MRI. Any doctor / surgeon will tell you YES an MRI WITH CONTRAST SHOWS MUCH MORE AFTER A PERSON HAS HAD SURGERY. So I just feel I’m getting screwed by doctors / specialists. So I try to smile and carry on and if I can’t I don’t. I’m tired of faking smiles.

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Re: Medchatting (# 115)

I know there are Doctors out there that think everybody is gaming them no matter what your records show and how politely you speak to them. I know it. Is difficult to change Doctors but sometimes they leave you no choice. I am at a loss as to what to comment back to you. I have never had any problem with my Doctors as I explained to them how long I have been on a certain therapy, my age, and why I am on the regimen that I am on.i have seen at least 4 Neurosurgeons and they all independently wrote the same report by to my Doctor and they said the therapy I am on is the best course of action for me. I almost never suggest that anyone change Physicians but it sounds as you may not have any alternative.

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Re: Apple (# 1)

I also took the Watson brand that worked so much better. Than the oblong white MFG Mallinckrodt- sub for Narco 10/325

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Unfortunately the large chain pharmacies only order the cheapest generic form that they can find. Most are made in India and work poorly against pain and do cause side effects beyond that of the normal opioid. Even some of the mom and pop pharmacies are having a hard time getting anything of value due to 1) Reduction in production 2) companies stopped producing it. 3) companies out of business...etc.

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Which pharmacy carries Watson Norco 10/325mg?

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Re: Marjorieson (# 118)

Watson has stopped producing any hydrocodone since sometime in 2016/2017.

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