Watson Vs. Mylan Generic Lorazepam Side Effects. (Page 26)

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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Re: Deedee (# 500)

Hi Deedee, I'm in the same boat you're. My pharmacy knew this was going to happen way back in March. He could have done what you have going on (buy enough to cover me) and give me some time to pick up a medical plan (No luck on that) But yet he turned around and ordered some Sandoz which I don't know if they'll work. Even if they do there's a short supply in their warehouse. He told me what the pill looked like but I'm not certain that it's actually Sandoz. Haven't been able to get any replies back on here if it is. As for Mylan I'm sure you maybe right why they're not making it any more. I've heard many other factors as well. But heres the deal with that. If they really are stopping because they can't compete with Leading all they had to do is match their price or sell it a few cents cheaper. What I heard I'm not repeating out here because I can't say it's true. The complaining needs to go to the pharmacies that are buying a product that doesn't work. They are contributing to putting people in a talespin for a few cents. I've spoken to enough pharmacist in the past and just recent that they know many generics do not work for many people. The problem is if they're not a mom and pop most of them don't care. And being it's a benzo it just makes it worst for many. My pharmacies tech has way too much power. I play ring around the rose bush with this individual every time I call. Has no compassion about my situation at all. This too shall pass. Hope things are panning out you all.

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Re: Gabby (# 501)

Just wanted to see where everyone is at. I’m completely frustrated as a few months back my pharmacist told me she ordered the last “60 bottles of the .5 Mylan for me” My Doctor just called to tell me when he called in my script it came back saying they don’t have that brand and called them and they said nope they’re all out. I’m beyond frustrated and worried. What is everyone else taking/doing?!

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Re: Jamie (# 502)

Hi Jamie, did you actually call the pharmacist who told you they were ordering the Mylan for you, those few bottles? I have a few pharmacists filling prescriptions at my pharmacy and he actually hid the bottles so none of the other pharmacists there would use them instead of the Leading to fill other people’s scripts. Maybe your pharmacist did the same thing and it’s not where it usually is an they told the doc they were out. My doc isn’t the one who tells them Mylan, that’s the pharmacist who puts it on your profile. Don’t panic til you talk to the one who was working with you. As of last month before he filled my 120, there was a bottle of over 400. I know for a fact this happened as when I went to get my script last month my guy was in the back and the counter girl said we can’t fill this Mylan as we don’t have it. I told her to talk to Paul. She said he was busy. I told her just please talk to him and sure enough she came back and he had them put away. I just hope to God that girl didn’t see where his hiding spot was, or Paul isn’t there next month and my Mylan May be gone forever. I was hoping these 3-4 mos would buy me time to get complaints through. I hate to ask my doc to change to Xanax, but if I have to, I’ve heard that one hasn’t had the problems the Ativan has. My daughter in another state was given a low dose for her anxiety and she said it works great. We’ll see what happens. I haven’t heard from you or Jamie in a month and wondered what was happening. The new thread they put me on has some very negative people who think I’m nuts and they obviously haven’t had the problems we all have had. Or, they don’t have severe enough PTSD or panic disorder requiring a medicine that actually works!!

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Re: Jamie (# 502)

Hi Jaime, good to hear from you. I got my meds approved and it still has not been smooth sailing. I use to get 90 days at a time now its monthly and it seems to always be something. I was approved for the Ativan brand name but I had to get an advocate involved from my husbands work. I did report leading brand to the fda. Leading called me and I have been dealing with them. I am sure they will say that their meds are ok. So many people are having a lot of issues with that drug. It’s so terrible to suffer with anxiety and panic as it is because pills are not a cure all as I’m sure you know. However to have to be switched around on pills and have them not as effected makes the suffering worse ! We should not have to worry if our meds will be there tomorrow. I never wanted to go on the meds to begin with but was told I had to! Then to get flack from insurance companies and others that’s not their place to do that. The doctors should be the only one making our health decisions.

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I've been on lorazepam since 1990. Does anyone remember the 1mg pills that were really small? I took those for years. Then all of a sudden was given Watson. I guess those small pills were unavailable but they worked super. Now they gave me the Watson/Actavis. I pick it up tonight. Walmart tried giving me leading. I said no thanks. I am more than worried now as the real Watson worked well for me. *sigh* This sucks. I will lose my job if these don't work for me.

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Re: Deedee (# 500)

I was told the MYLAN Brand would be available in in mid September. Walgreens is substituting my Mylan brand for Watson. Is there a difference?

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Re: Carolina Moon (# 506)

It’ll be interesting to see if that “final batch” from Mylan ever materializes

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Re: Carolina Moon (# 506)

I was told in May that if they did manufacture the small amount they had left, there’s no way to know where it was going and no guarantee who was getting it. I’ve had my pharmacist check every month and he’s never seen anything on the computer. There is a huge difference. Watson is Activis which is right down on the chain as Leading. Watson used to be one of the best Pharmaceuticals out there and for some meds it still is, but not anymore. If you can ever get hold of Mylan hang on for dear life!!! For those who truly have PTSD or severe panic disorder, you know exactly what I mean. My pharmacist was able to find a small amount of the 0.5 Mylan and I normally take two of the 1 mg daily. My doc rewrote the script for the 0.5 four a day, so maybe you can check and see if that is an option. The 1 mg pills were stopped first. I’m down to my last few months now and really in a panic. I may have to switch to alprazolam down the road??

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Re: Penny (# 1)

What Pharmacy in VA has Lorazepam 1MG Actavis brand?

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As with all drugs on the market, nothing works the way it used to. The main ingredient might be the same but different pharma companies use different (I’m sure cheaper, inactive ingredients) to save a buck. Pliva originally was the manufacture of trazadone and it was a miracle drug for me. I could finally sleep at night. Then a bunch of different companies started making it and it didn’t work. The side effects are worse than not sleeping. So why bother to take it? This has happened with sooooo many drugs that I am afraid to take anything. My doctor was going to give me a tetanus shot when I got bit by my bird and I said “getting tetanus would probably be better than chancing what the hell side effects I would encounter with the shot. Scary stuff

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Re: Twig7 (# 339)

It’s discontinued, we need to get over it.

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Just read the book “Bottle of Lies”.

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I am looking for the Watson brand of Lorazepam. Does anybody know what Pharmacy carries Watson?

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Re: John Morris (# 513)

I would suggest you call the independent pharmacies in your area. That is what I had to do, in order to find the Watson lorazepam. If they don’t carry it, they can usually order it for you.

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Re: Mary (# 10)

Research that Ranbaxy company. If I recall, they were found guilty of making diluted Aids meds.

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Re: Mary (# 8)
Ranbaxy is India Lorazepam. I researched Ranbaxy, siting them for dirty machines.

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Re: Betsyjane (# 512)

You might think that this is unimportant but for those of you who take any prescribed meds, they are all made in China and other countries with poor regulations. Do you not ever question why when the manufacture of your drug changes that you have weird symptoms-dry mouth, itching, they don’t have the same affect as the last drug?? WAKEUP!!” WE NEED OUR MEDS MANUFACTURED IN THE USA!!!

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My story as follows:

I am a 34 year old male in good health. I have been clinically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and been tested as well. I have been clinically diagnosed with ADHD without hyperactivity. Lastly, i have been clinically diagnosed with severe anxiety and panic disorder. I have taken ativan since i was 27y.o and have taken every generic on the market and can tell you which brands worked best and ones that worked the worse. I took sandoz for 3mths and had to be switched as Sandoz was very weak and didn't do much sedating for me. It still took the edge off like its supposed to but not as well as other generics ill discuss here. The second generic i took after SANDOZ is WATSON. WATSON to me are BY FAR THE BEST GENERIC BRAND OF ATIVAN ON THE MARKET TODAY. PERIOD. I also took LEADING and ACTAVIS Generic ATIVAN and both had the same minimal effects that SANDOZ generics had. So listen to me folks when i tell u this: WATSON PHARMA MAKES THE BEST GENERIC ATIVAN ON THE MARKET TODAY (7/9/2020) PERIOD. TEVA and MYLAN are junk and i highly recommend to never take a script if its been filled with any brand other than WATSON. Hope this helps.

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Re: Betsyjane34 (# 517)

Generics are not being made overseas and in china. That's a false statement. Generics are made in the USA. Research proves this. There are 4 companies controlling generic Ativan. Watson Pharma. Leading Pharma. Sandoz Pharma. Actavis Pharma. They're all made here in America. Do research and you will see that I'm correct.

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A must see for everyone:

Posting best generic Ativan on the market today. Look bellow for best generics numbered 1-6:

1. Watson
2. Sandoz
3. Actavis
4. Leading
5. Mylan
6. Teva

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