Watson Vs. Mylan Generic Lorazepam Side Effects. (Page 2)

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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I was also taking the Sando brand for years. I have tried Ranbaxy, Actavis being the worse, and recently tried Watson nothing seems to work for me but the brand which is costing me a fortune. I made a decision to try to get off of it since September. I am down to less than 1/2 of the dose I was taking. I hope I can continue and be done with it. I am fed with generic medicines, never had aproblem with any other medicine until this one with Ativan. I hope you can find something that works. As far as I am concerned the only thing close to the real Ativan was Sandoz. I will stick to the brand until I am off of it. Actavis does nothing it is the worst one of the bunch.

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Taked to a Walgreens pharmacist today; he says they used to carry Watson lorazepam but now carry only Purepac, in every store.One purchasing manager makes the decision for the whole chain.

A Jewel-Osco pharmacist told me today that they carry only Aventis. I told her that that was just the new name for Purepac, which has been bought out by Aventis, but she just said "I have no idea.."

Why, yes, you do, because I just told you.

Purepac -- all of the expense of an anxiolytic, with none of the effects.

Is this some kind of joke?

If so, it is not one that I can afford.

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I'm using the Mylan 2 mg right now and they seem to be doing the job. Actavis is like taking nothing and Ranbaxy seems right in and out of you, I really like the Watsons overall, they seem as close to the brand as you can get. Has anyone tried the Teva or Sandozz lorazepam? How are these?

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I was on Ativan for 4 years. The Sandoz brand. I tried all the generics nothing worked but the brand name which was costing a fortune. I made a conscientious effort to get off the Ativan. It has been 3 months, so far so good. I cannot tell you how bad it was for me when I could no longer get the Sando brand and kept trying different generics nothing worked.

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The ranbaxy brand seems a lot better than the Mylan, whith I swithed from. They're availaible at rite aid.

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Insurance changed, so I went to clinic for lorazepam 1 mg.
Horrible reaction, kept me up instead of helping me sleep. the manufactor is Mylan. Before I was getting them from Target (Watson Lab). Unbelievable difference in what's supposed to be the same drug.

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I understand all the frustration with the different generics for Ativan. It took me 6 months but I got off of it. I will take it occasionally if I am really having a bad time. I keep the brand Ativan on hand but actually the watson is very good.

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I fill my prescriptions at walgreens. When I told them the lorazepam from activis was not working, they told me thats the only brand they have and it was the same company (purepac) just a new logo. I asked if maybe another pharmacy might have a different brand. They immediately asked what brand would I prefer and said they would order for me rather than have me switch pharmacies. So, just ask walgreens!!

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Watson brand seems to bring on chest pains with me/ Purepac causes vivid daily and nightly nightmares. Actavis seems to work for me and I can sleep through the night usually with no side effects. Being we have to pay out of pocket for these meds the pharmacies shouldn't be supplying us with what works for us. Some of us actually need these medicines to function and be stabilized. In most other countries, they can purchase ativan and xanax over the counter at very cheap reasonable prices. However one can purchase street drugs with no problem with connections. Go figure. Peace.

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I recently had to take a long international flight and I needed to take my ativan again for the trip and also while overseas for 3 weeks. I asked my pharmacy Rite aid to order me the generic ativan watson for me and they said no problem and since I have been off the brand ativan for 6 months the generic watson works just fine.

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Have been on Watson loraz (works great), no need to increase dose per 4 yrs, 1/2 to 1 mg as needed, (actually decreasing over time, yea), tried Actavis twice...made me feel really bad, sick and jacked up...uhhhh...what??? Went back to pharmacy and made them change it out. Watson...great stuff. Complain, make noise, call the company. This is rediculous.

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In my experiences,

Teva was fine, Ranbaxy is good, Watson is fine, Novartis (sandoz) was fine, and Mylan sucks. I'm getting withdrawl so I'm stopping to see my doctor today because these Mylan are not gonna work for the month.

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It absolutely is better, you're right.

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In my opinion, Watson is the best if you cannot get the brand which is absolutely great. The brand is way too expensive. After taking the Sandoz one, it took me awhile to find a generic that would work.

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Kitty, try Ranbaxy. I noticed no difference between Ranbaxy, Watson, and Sandoz. That's just me, and keep in mind I also thought Activis was fine. I've tried 5, and Mylan was the only one that didn't work.

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You mentioned a few companies that make lorazepam. I was taking Mylan brand and it was OK and then went to Actavas which was about the same. Now I am taking Watson and don't it doesn't seem to be helping like the first two I took. You mentioned, Biovail, Excellium, Mutual and Teva. Can you tell me the best one out of those four? Really none of the ones I have tried seem to work too good and I know it should because I took lorazepam long ago and it worked good on my anxiety, but don't remember which brand it was now. Thanks, Nora

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Swag, I used Mylan lorazepam and they worked for me. This time I got the Watson brand and they aren't doing anything. Wanna trade, LOL.

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I am having withdraws with this Watson lorazepam. Got a whole script of 90 pills which are only 0.5 mg. which is the strength I usually take 3 x a day. These Watsons aren't doing nothing and it is only the 11th of December. This is sure gonna reun Christmas this year if I make it that long. I am scared because I know the new pharmacy I went to can't take them back. I just went to a new drug store and had my lorazepam filled because I read Watson was suppose to be better and that is what brand the new drug store used. Going back to my old drug store, but don't know what to do until then. Can't get my old Mylan brand filled until the 3rd of January, yuck. This is horrible.

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Awee....ok let's trade :) haha

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Hello Swag,
I was wanting to know if I contact the drugstore where I got the Watson lorazepam and told them they aren't working and the Mylan brand does do you think they would make it right or do you think I have no other option than to just do without for the rest of the month? Thanks, Nora

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