Ethex Andrx 560

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I have a capsule that is dark blue and has Andrx 560 printed on it. I'm trying to find out what it is.

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found this pill @ move down page to POTASSIUM CHLORIDE XR the bottel I got from walmart pharmacy said ER 10 meq but it is XR but is it under XR at this site.

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Thank you Steven !

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Same question: I have a bottle half full of my usual Ethex 001 10meq cap and half full of Andrx 560. Are both an extend release capsule of potassium chloride of the same potency?

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Ihave the same questions re. two different capsulesone Ethex 10meq ER Potassium Chloride. Are they of same potency. Will the company come on line. They are the only ones who could answer?

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MAYBE AN ANSWER, ACCORDING TO WALGREENS PHARMACY IT IS POTASSIUM CL 10MEQ ER CAPSULES

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When I went to Rite Aid to refill my usual Potassium Chloride, I was given these noxious-looking pills -- instead of the usual clear ones. I was told that these substitutes were cheaper for them, so they will be dispensing these from here on out.

My concern is the color -- it doesn't feel right to me. I'm going to go to the local health food store and get some empty capsules and transfer the contents of the dark blue ones. I am allergic to blue food dye and it looks like they must put a lot in these to get such a dark shade. Read some time ago that anything blue colored contains some amount of cobalt -- a neurotoxin and suspected carcinogen.

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i think everyone should go to the FDA web site an look under the recall list especially for K V Pharmicetiucals an Ethex corp. there are up to 90 different generic medications recalled ranging anywhere from pain medication to yeast infection creams, there are a hi demand for ingredeints an a low supply, manufactors have been making medication with unapproved ingredeints since oct. 08, wife got some ineffective watson 10/650 hyrocodone, she failed 3 test, 1 was a paid volunteer test, dr was almost accusing us of being drug dealers, she had a observortory test last week where she has witness see her take medication, wait 3 hours an draw blood still awaiting results, if you fail drug screen an don t know why here may be reason, call manufactor up they were willing to reimburse us, i told em they would when the results of test was back so we could give them a final total, sounds like they knew medication was bad.

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1/28/09 recall of ethex potassium was issued. First I knew of it was 4/1/9 when we got the blue pills. Hubby has been to doctor complaining of fatigue and out of heart rhythm--now we know WHY. Also found out DO NOT TAKE more than 20 meq of KCl at a time, with a full glass of water. Nice to know after 2 years on meds.

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I also expected the clear pills with white content inside. When I got home I noticed they had given me the blue pills. 7 days after taking (twice a day as the direction indicated) it I was in the university sat in my chair. When I got up I was completely dizzy and about to fall. I do not know if the cause was the pills, but it is not a coincidence. This had never happen with the other pills.

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I, too, was switched to these noxious looking navy blue potassium pills from clear capsules a number of months. I called and visited every pharmacy I know of to try to get the clear capsules but apparently everyone is using these horrible stomach-turning ones. Who makes these? I need to go to them directly. Obviously, the person who picked the color doesn't have to take them. I did learn from your site that one might be able to put the ingredients into a clear capsule obtained from a health food store. I will try that, but since I have to take a minimum of 4 a day, it is very aggravating. Again, please tell me the manufacturer. Thanks.

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Roommate just picked up her prescriptions and noticed that the pretty blue Potassium Chloride capsules were now small oblong white pills. Over the last several months she has been experiencing fatigue, dizzinesses, and has had difficulity with walking/balance. Now it makes sense.

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Good info, I take 2ea 20MEQ's (white oblong) daily and wondered what these were amongst other pills. Thanks

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