Northstar Generic Clonazepam (Page 2)
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Hi all, just a few days ago I got a refill for my Clonazepam. The manufacturer has been changed, the pills are produced by Northstar. For the life of me I can't remember what the previous manufacturer was, I will ask my pharmacy.

Anyway, I feel like I'm having withdrawal symptoms ever since I take the new generic. Nothing serious, but irritating. I'm only taking 0.5 mg in the morning and 1 mg in the evening. After taking the one in the morning, for the rest of the day I feel like I've forgotten to take it (which happens sometimes). Irritable, dry mouth, jumpy.

In the evening I notice a difference too, but not as much, because I take the 1 mg right before I go to bed and I am taking an OTC sleep pill (actually gummies, brand is Olly) as well. It's takes longer to fall asleep though and sometimes I have to get up at night and take another, different OTC pill to be able to sleep.

Have any of you noticed a difference as well with Northstar Clonazepam?

TiA

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Sherry (# 3) --

Let's clarify this issue. The active drug is exactly the same. The various other agents they use to bind and deliver the drug may be completely different. You could have a reaction to one of these agents, but the amounts are usually minimal so not very common. Usually, generics are just fine, but if there is an issue, feel free to address it with the pharmacy (they may not go with a different manufacturer just for you) or have your doctor insist on Brand.

Dr. Tim Sams

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The psychiatrist tried to tell me Wellbrutin's generic was exactly the same, but my son who was on it at the time had a terrible reaction to the generic. I called the Pharmacy and they told me that there absolutely can be a reaction. Generics are not, and I repeat not exactly the same as the original. Everyone just wants to save money. I called his psychiatrist immediately and demanded the change. He was fine after switching back.

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Is this an across the board change? Is CVS effected?

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My daughter takes a diff medication, but she too was given pills made in India, and felt so horrible. Her initial meds were made in the US. Through much research, she found many others who had a bad reaction to non-usa made pills. Your company of North Star is US owned, but the pills are also made in an overseas pharm. She now gets her meds from Cipla, pills made in NY, not India. Ask your pharmacy for US-made only, or call other pharmacies until you find US-made products.

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Why is there such a big difference in the non-scored 2 mg? My pharmacy changed my pills from the scored, to the no-scored and I hate it. I was just getting a handle back on my life and this non-score version is different. I felt it right away, the scored type seems the same shape size color, but no-scored are messing with a fairly stable life free from panic.

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