Looking For Lorazepam That Is Exactly Like Watson Brand (Page 3)
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I've been taking Watson Pharmaceuticals Lorazepam and it worked great. Apparently, Actavis just took over Watson, and Watson no longer exists. I'm looking for another bran of Lorazepam that has the same Active & Inactive ingredients as the Watson brand, however, I can't locate the info on line and my pharmacy won't help me. Does anyone know what other manufacturer carries Lorazepam that is exactly the same as the Watson brand. Actavis and Sandoz manufacturer's Lorazepam does not work.

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Tammy ... of course Actavis wants you to believe that their version is the exact same as Watson, but from my experience and many others, it's NOT TRUE. I noticed the difference immediately. Sorry. Many companies are free to put MORE filler in than the prior company they have bought. Result: Weaker product.

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Ryan ... Two questions .. What is the IR after Adderall. I went to the link on Adderall and it says this:
"Adderall is generally well-tolerated and effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD and narcolepsy." YIPES I don't have ADHD or Narcolepsy. Not so sure this is for me. Do you have these conditions and are using Aderall for that???

Thanks.

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Thanks Ryan,

So Adderall is a Lorazepam-like tranquilizer made by Sandoz that works like the OLD Lorazepam when Watson made it. WOW!!!. I'll give it a try. Many Many Thanks.

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I took Watson generic lorazepam for 6 years. I was then given Mylan, and noticed an immediate difference. I noticed heartburn (GERD) and that it was not working.

I switched to another pharmacy that gave me Sandoz lorazepam.

To me personally, they were the exact same as the old Watson's. I (now) prefer Sandoz generic Adderall IR
because they work, and are the most like Watson.

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JMK, HI! I just got my Lorazepam yesterday & wasn't too happy when I saw Actavis made them & decided to give them a chance to work 1st b4 I get negative. I take 2mg 4x a day cause of extremely high anxiety. Well, I used to take Watson too but they took too long to kick in, by the 2nd day taking Actavis I noticed they worked much faster & I have a very high tolerance. Maybe, give them a chance b4 assuming they don't work just because thry're not Watson. Hope it works 4 u...

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I think Watson brand got bought out by Activis. We have to just how it's equal or better

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I called the activis company the medication is the same I could only take Watson but when they bought the company they didn't change the formula at all. you won't have an issue taking it. the NDC number never changed. Hope this helps.

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It's simply outrageous that Ativan even with a 75% discount is sooooooo expensive. Shame on the whole industry for how they treat people and their needs.

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Hi Anxious,

YOW. Made in India. I'll have to check what I get from Costco that is supposed to be Watson. I thought the Actavis Lorazepam has to have ACTAVIS on the label...???

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Hi, I was amazed to find out that my local Costco Pharmacy does carry (still, not sure for how much longer) Watson brand of Lorazepam. My MD e-scripted an RX to them. The Costco Pharmacy Mail Order doesn't carry Watson anymore.

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Try Costco. They still have WATSON MFR Ativans

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Have ur script have DAW (dispense as written), go to Walgreens, copay was $0.00

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That's what I thought also. CVS wanted $400 for 60 cnt. Try ACTIVIS MFR they were bought out by WATSON and everyone knows they were the best. If you want next time you get ur script, make the Dr. write DAW (dispense as written), bread to Walgreens.Remember, their policy is 30 days minimum from last pick up. Make them last.Hope I shed some light.

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Have been taking Watson 2 mg Ativan for years, always worked very well, subtle and effective. Debossed "Watson" one side, 242 - 2 on the other. Latest script from Walgreens says "Manufacturer- Actavis" on label, but the tablets look the same except maybe a bit rougher around the edges. It's like it's not even the same medication.

Checked into this and saw a web photo of a recent label from the stock bottle -- "Made In India," I believe by Ranbaxy, which has always been real crap -- and I think the price went UP for this.

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Hi Ghost,

Greenstone and Mylan are brands of Lorazepam that you feel are effective. I'll check them out. How does someone get them for $0 at Walgreens??? Sounds too good to be true, will check out.

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Your 100% right about Sandoz and Watson was the best. The best generic I've taken was Greenstone and Mylan. I don't know where you live but if you can get to a Walgreens have your Dr DAW (dispense as written) your script you'll get name brand for $0

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OH NO, no answers to a generic Ativan/Lorazepam that works as well as Watson did.
HELP.

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hi same boat here i was in watson for more than 3 years and it work perfect 4 me, but they changed to watson made by actavis...because the pill still reads watson but the tech explains to me, that is made by actavis. my anxiaty is out of control. please some one let me know if is there any similar to watson lorazepan....i tried to get the brand name and it was like a $1000 for 30 pills with insurance at publix pharmacy....please help...

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I had the same problem when they switched me from Watson 241 to Qualitest 4008. I am new to Ativan and my first batch (Watson 241) had a positive kick to my sleep as measured by my fitbit and feelings. I got more quality sleep and woke up tired. When I got on the golf course or work around the house I felt good. When I got my second batch of pills (qualitest 4008) I felt like they gave me the wrong pills
my sleep went back to what it was, as measured by my fitbit, and more pee trips at night. When I do not get good sleep I will have seizures. Sorry,I am running on--My question is based on others statements. Where can I get a list of what is in my medication? If I get a bottle of soda everything in that can is listed on the can. Why don't they consider medication as important as soda?

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Hello. I've been on Ativan for a couple of years, then moved to Aprazolam. I notice the difference generic brands as well, whether I've been taking the med for 2 months, or 2 years, and I still notice a difference at the same dosage as well. Greenstone, Greenstone, Greenstone is all I have to say. You were correct about the Watson brand, and how they were more effective than others. And toy are also right about Sandoz, being garbage. They make garbage mediations all over. I'm currently on Adderall by Sandoz and want to say something to my pharmacist so bad but, at the same time don't want to be labeled, or looked at, like a junkie because they're controlled. I hope I helped you and you're not the only one who notices these things, I thought I was crazy in the beginning b4 I did all this research to find all similar problems in every state.

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