Watson Vs. Mylan Generic Lorazepam Side Effects. (Page 24)

Been on Sandoz mfr. lorazepam for 10 years; no problems; no need to increase dose. Sandoz stopped mfr. Now, can only get these generic's & Actavis. Having lots of troubles getting results; either nothing or zonked. Anyone else w/any experience which mfr. is closer to Sandoz (since FDA approves up to 2% differences in generics). Thank you.

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Gabby (# 459) --

So far I haven’t seen any other replies to me. I am a little upset with a friend of mine. She lives 20 miles north of me, is also on lorazepam for panic disorder, I have talked to her about what they’ve given her out there. She called today and filled her lorazepam and it was Mylan 457, which is the 1 mg we’re all looking for. She’s never complained about other manufacturers not working for her, but she is on Klonopin as well, so maybe that’s why. She has MS and lupus, on top of everything else. Anyway, I found out she got this through a CVS, which shocked me. I had to switch from CVS bec they were ordering the cheapest they could get. I called my pharmacy, a little family owned pharmacy and the two warehouses they use is still showing none available. He did tell me he’s stocked the 0.5 mg for me which should last a while?? He said he would transfer my 1 mg prescription to the CVS if I wanted, but it won’t be until my refill can go through and by then they may be out. I’m wondering since he’s ordered the 0.5 for me and holding with my name, I hate to make him angry by transferring the 1 mg prescription. It could only end up being for on month and he may be angry enough to not hold the 0.5 then. Isn’t this awful we have to be our own advocates instead of having our doctors, pharmacies and medication manufacturers taking care of us. It’s our insurance paying these high costs.. something is totally wrong with this picture!!

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Deedee (# 460) --

Wowzers she's on lorazepam and Klonopin. From my experience I've been told you can't mix two benzodiazepines. But then I know epileptics that are on more then one. I know I sound like I just contradicted myself. I suppose with great doctor care she'll be fine? Have no idea why she was able to get it and you can't. Like I said each Pharmacy uses different warehouses or different distributors. I'm pretty sure I have my problem figured out. Just waiting for some callbacks. My only advise to you ia maybe switching to a new benzo. That or seeing if your insurance will pay for the brand name.

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Re: Gabby (# 456)

Yes by all means don’t focus on me ! Thanks for the well wishes

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Gabby (# 461) --

She’s prescribed 1 mg a day of lorazepam for anxiety and takes one Klonopin at night for restless leg syndrome. With her fentanyl patches and lots of other meds, she probably could’ve taken one of the meds that don’t work for us, but with all her other stuff it may not effect her the same. Maybe if we get a couple months with the few Mylan we’ve found, someone else will come out with a new one that does work as well??

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Deedee (# 463) --

Maybe you could have your script fill at her pharmacy. If shes in the same state I would think your doctors license would be good there? Its a thought. She seems to be a lucky one that she hasn't had any problems with other Lorazepam generics.

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Gabby (# 464) --

If they don’t run out by July 1, I will do that. My 1mg prescription with refills is at my pharmacy, but they will transfer and it’ll be worth the drive. If I don’t do that I’ll end up having my doc to write another one for the 0.5 anyway. Thanks for your help. I’ll keep my ears open.

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Another long stressful week trying to find a alternative to Mylan. Still no word on Sandoz. Most likely call Mylan again the start of the week to see what may have changed. Anyone come up with any new stuff?

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Re: Gabby (# 467)

I’ve got nothing new. Horrible week I tried testing Actavis whole week just to see.. saving mylans. Wanted to see if I would adjust hoping I would in fear they would be my only option in future. I was so zonked out but still anxious if that makes sense. At work was falling asleep. Couldn’t even take dog for a walk longer than 10 minutes without feeling like I was going to collapse and they make my mood horrible. Please let me know what mylan tells you. This sucks.

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Re: Jamie (# 468)

I’m still following your’s and Gabby’s posts. Looks like we are in big trouble. I looked to see what new options may be for lorazepam and they’re still showing all the same logos from way back when Qualitest was making them. Nothing has been updated. What logo does the Actavis brand have on the pill? Gabby suggested I see if I can fill where my friend gets hers north of me, but I can’t get it filled til July 2, so unfortunately since it’s a new pharmacy to me it won’t do any good to find out now if they still have any. Meanwhile my pharmacist has hopefully still held the 0.5 mg he ordered and put my name on. So this latest stuff made you groggy, but anxiety didn’t go away. Omg this is horrible. I’ll just pray something changes soon.

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Re: Jamie (# 468)

Didn't your pharmacist order you the .5's? I thought she was going to get as much as she could for you. I know what it's like taken a brand that messes a person up too well. I'm thinking you should do what others have. Talk to your doctor and have them battle for you if needed with your insurance company to get the brand. Least you seem to have some time to spare with the .5's.

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Gabby (# 469) --

Yes they are. But stupid Blue Cross is causing an issue!!! Saying they don’t want to pay for that many .5, my Doc put in a prior authorization. Still waiting. I have 20 mylans left and the rest Actavis. So frustrating. I actually work at a mental health/substance abuse clinic as a med assistant. So I know the battle with insurance. Biggest scam there is! We pay 700 a month for insurance and they pay for jack s***. Excuse my language.

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I'm posting this here as well as I did on a Sandoz thread.

I just talked to my pharmacist about Sandoz and he said it's being discontinued. But a fellow name Henry said they might be making it again. I've been on Mylan for 10 years and was on Brand name prior to that. My pharmacist told me the pill he can get is made by Sandoz and the 1mg has SZ 198 on it. Is this the old formula or is this a new one? I've never taken this pill that I know of. My pharmacist is going to get a few bottles for me to let me try it. Does anybody know how well Sandoz compares to Mylan? Sounds like it's stronger? My pharmacist is just trying to help me out with what he can get left in his warehouse. Next step is seeing if Valeant that makes brand name will help me with a reduce price since I cannot afford the cost cash wise being I have no insurance. Any help would be appreciated. Still no word whether Mylan got their formula to make all the strengths until they run out if any of you have been reading about Mylan.

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Re: Jamie (# 471)

My pharmacist made some comment about not wanting patients with a large amount of .5's. I was like why? I never really got a direct answer from him. I'm assuming being they might think I'll sell them. Yeah right. Good grief I need the medication just like the rest of us do. Sad but true all too many would sell them. Yes I know about insurance companies. As I said mine won't pay for brand name. That's crazy you work as a MA in a clinic? You must have access to a lot of pharmaceutical companies don't you? Or the doctors you work for? Just throwing this out here I'm surprised they haven't said something about using benzodiazepines. My experience has been they're really hard on us/others who take them. You have to love a pdoc that does dual diagnosis on just about anybody so they can lock you up and bleed your insurance company dry. Seen that happen with some close buddies of mine. Don't think I'd be sharing with my co-workers what meds you're on Jamie. That's interesting to know where you work.

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Re: Gabby (# 472)

Need to clarify that I do have insurance but they will not pay for brand-name Ativan. This is why I'll have to pay cash if Valeant will help me out. I've already done all the fighting I can do they won't pay for it.

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Re: Deedee (# 469)

The other thought would be try and see if your insurance will pay for brand like Savannah has done as well as Pj. You won't have any bad side effects from it. You may need less or a little more. Seems to be different with everyone. I just know it works but I need about what I'm taken with Mylan. I'm older now so I may need less if I go that route. Read below my other post. Jamie I replied twice to your last. Just hasn't popped up yet.

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Re: Gabby (# 474)

I have noticed it does take a while to get our posts on here. Valeant should have a patient assistance program for insurance that doesn’t cover it, if our income meets guidelines. I think I’ll try that route first. I am calling them this week. I see my doctor next week and I want to have answers for her. The 0.5 my pharmacy is holding for Monday’s refill, I need a new prescription written so I can get double the amount. They did that before and still have the prescription for the 1 mg just in case. I’ll let you know about the patient assistance program.

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Re: Gabby (# 472)

Hi Gabby, that was me posting about the Sandoz. My pharmacist was unable to get it and unfortunately it sounds like you got more information than me regarding it's status as discontinued. I haven't posted back as I had nothing helpful to add. I'm in the same boat as everyone, talking with my doctor about alternatives while trying to get insurance to cover the brand name Ativan. I have no good news to add to the forum sadly.

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Henry (# 476) --

Yeah it's always odd Henry how one of us find a out one thing and another heard something else. I think for the most part it boils down to location and the Pharmacy's Warehouse. What I seen on Sandoz's website was they're out of Canada. I'm going to call them later. If I find out what's up hopefully it will be factual. But we all know how that's been turning out when each of us calls. Thanks for letting me know. :)

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Deedee (# 475) --

That sounds like a solid plan Deedee. I may have to purchase a different insurance policy. Not going to fib here this is really getting hard to cope with. Like many others out here I feel like I'm chasing my tail. The stigma benzo's carry isn't a healthy feeling. The positive thing I read somewhere on Valeant's website was long term use isn't frowned upon by them.

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*Update on Sandoz*
So I called Sandoz back as the last time I spoke with them they said they were still making it yet my pharmacy was unable to get it. This time they said it was indeed discontinued. And i do believe them this time as it was also taken off their website list of produced medications.

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