Oxycodone/percocet Generics! Which Are Most Effective? (Page 2)

Hello,

First, let me start by saying that I am somewhat opiate naive. I am not in pain management and hopefully won't need to be. I've had scripts here and there for norco and percocet. It is the generic percocet, or more specifically the oxycodone, i'd like to discuss here.

Over the past year i've had issues (such as a broken elbow, recurring kidney stones, and a staghorn lodged in my renal pelvis [kidney]), that have lead to several prescriptions for percocet from a total of 4 different manufacturers. Mallinckrodt 10/325, Amneal 7/325, Rhodes Pharmacy 10/325, and AuroBindo 10/325.

I've read a lot of reviews about the aforementioned generic manufacturers. The majority of them have been negative especially for Rhodes. Mallinckrodt and AuroBindo are the only two that seem to have, at least, a couple of favourable reviews.

I've got a new script for a week's supply of percocet 10/325. The primary pharmacy that I go to is Kroger (my local CVS carry Rhodes). Kroger carries the U17 Aurobindo which seem to help with pain but cause other issues; tinnitus, anxiety, drowsiness, agitation and at times nausea. Those are things I can deal with but I'd rather not.

Does anyone have any input on what they find to be the best generic manufacturer of oxycodone? I've read about endocet, actavis, watson, kvk, and others but none of them seem to be readily available in my area.

These are what i've tried in order from best to worst:

1. Mallinckrodt - good pain relief, seemingly no side effects, mild euphoria. (Unfortunately I cannot find Mallinckrodt anywhere around my area.)

2. (tie) Amneal/Aurobindo - Kind of a toss up between these two. They seem to work for the pain but have noticeable side effects. Auro (effects listed above) and Amneal both seem to cause anxiety/panic. Profuse sweating and itching have also been experienced with Amneal although not with Auro.

3. Rhodes Pharmaceuticals - I've read some horrible reviews for these. While I don't think they're as bad as some of the reviews, they were definitely very weak compared to the others i've tried. Sort of hit and miss though as one pill would make me feel high and another would make me feel sick (while not doing much for the pain). A plethora of side effects with these as well with malaise and dysphoria; the ultimate worst!

Okay now that you've heard my subjective opinion and rant, can anyone out there offer their opinion on these generic oxycodone/percocet manufacturers. Are there any generic brands I'm missing or never heard of? What's the most effective for killing pain with the least side effects? (I'm taking them for pain).

P.S. I'm going to have to fill at Kroger and get the Auro U17 regardless but would like to know for future reference. Thanks in advance! I'm in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

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Ok Obviously Ir Oxycontin is the strongest, brandwise like if you want a perk 10 Endocet 10mg yellows, brands like mylan watson amneal suck

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Hi! I don't know if you deal with Walgreens. They just switched from the Actavis generic (which I thought was very good for pain). However, a few weeks ago they switched from Actavis to Camber mfr. PLEASE, STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING BY CAMBER MFR!! UNFORTUNATELY, I had refilled my pain medicine on 12/26/2017.... This MFR is doing something terribly wrong! I also take 10/325, all this did for me was give me massive headaches, extreme nausea, even clogged my ears up! I have several debilitating conditions, this month has been horrendous because the pain meds DO NOT WORK! PLEASE, SAVE YOURSELF A HUGE HEADACHE & DO NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING BY CAMBER MFR! ALSO, check your meds at the pharmacy counter to make sure the ones you want are ok. By law, once you walk away from the counter, they CANNOT TAKE THEM BACK. I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST.

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I no longer take 5/325 generic Percocets BUT I did take 5/325 mg of generic Percocet from August of 2005, until January of 2010, consistently for a total time frame of 4 years and, 5 months, all of mine were from the St, Louis MO firm of Mallinckrodt Inc. 675 McDonnell Boulevard, St. Louis Missouri 68134.

All of my many oxycodone 5 mg with 325 mg of APAP came from the US Veterans Administration pharmacy, all of those years. They were so consistently efficient, that, I once had an oversupply of these, and, I stored them (not in my bathroom with humidity) and about the last 200 tablets lasted me from my last prescription's I had filled in Oct 2009/Jan 2010, until, about July of 2014, when I took my very last "mallie" generic percocet!

I am almost a perfectionist, with many years of taking many kinds of ethical controlled USA pharmaceuticals for decades, and these were as good as I remember taking the brand name many many years ago of original Percocet, which is quite more expensive, but also very high quality from likely Endo, and, I also liked my Mallinckrodt 5/325 mg even better than another well known brand name from the early 1990's which was the long running McNeal Tylox, why? while the Tylox was also very effective, Tylox had 5mg of oxycodone with 500 mg of APAP and I felt in the long run, the lower amount of APAP in the popular 5/325 versions of the tablets, were best for me than the burgundy, still effective capsules, that were still under USA patent by McNeal as "Tylox" for a very long time late 1970's to at least 1995!! if not the present day! Not everyone may agree with me, as this is only my personal opinion, currently I take another C-II med by the same firm Mallinckrodt, which, is the generic for former ShireUS DextroStat, and, the Mallinckrodt is my no 1 choice of generic dextroamphetamine, that I have extensive experience with, and the "Mallie" generics beat all of the other generic stimulants on the USA market, because I have tried many other C-II stimulants and, this generic Mallie firm, as good as the old brand patented name of pure Dexedrine Instant Release, formerly made by Richwood Pharma and ShireUS during the time frame of 1994 to 2009. (formerly brand name and were expensive also very high quality!)

Can't remember for sure the number on those big round white tablets, with a score line and a 3 digit number on one side of the pill. not sure might have been a 512, not sure about that, but am 100% sure every oxy/apap generic Percocet was from Mallie, because they were always so very consistent in high quality and less expensive than the equal high quality of Endo Percocet!!!

Also, they break away most easily as I used to take from 1/2 of a tab to even 1/4 of a tablet, as I often was tapering down for my pain relieving needs!

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Re: Mason (# 6)

Stay away from Camber mfr! Not sure what this is....NO PAIN RELIEF and makes people very sick!

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I heard Qualitest manufacture helped with pain. The aurobindo made my BP go up and I was nauseous . I had to go to Walgreens and ask them to order Amneal . They did but the price more then doubled . Good luck !

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Re: LI (# 17)

Do they still make the yellow Endocet? I thought Endo got bought out by Pars who currently make the yellow qualitest 10/325? If they do still make the Endo's I couldn't find them anywhere in central Indiana. I called around the greater Indianapolis area. Couldn't find any Mallinckrodt either.

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Thanks to all who gave the heads up about Camber. I've heard nothing but TERRIBLE things about them... and Rhodes. It seems that pretty much any type of "percocet" nowadays sucks.

Almost as if they're deliberately putting in an *extra* ingredient to make people feel sick. I remember getting some Mallinckrodt percs back in the day and they were great!

Even after taking a few more of the qualitest 10/325 I recently got they started making me sick and panicky. Still worked for the pain but made me feel like crap. Percs used to make people feel good.

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Re: marin5 (# 16)

I've actually bought the tart cherry juice concentrate but it didn't seem to help. Of course when I get gout attacks they are really bad. I'll check out the pill form though. Worth a shot! Thanks

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Re: Sam (# 25)

You are lucky you didnt get side affects from the Amneal like I do. They are pretty severe.

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Percocet = Oxycodone + acetaminophen...
Whether you get the brand name (Percocet) or a generic, You’re still getting the same amount of the Narcotic, Oxycodone...So, in My opinion, they’re all the same thing...Brand or Generic.!.!.!

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Re: Herb (# 30)

Apparently you haven't read many threads on here or experienced the actual difference in generics yourself. Those of us, thousands, who have taken them have and I assure you there are very big differences.

The FDA allows for a 20% difference in the active narcotic ingredient in generics. Many different people, of many different blood types, body types, and metabolic types react differently to other binders and fillers in medications. That has to be taken into account as well.

So, no, your blanket answer is wrong and, with all due respect, ill informed and obviously not based on any type of empirical experience.

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Re: Mason (# 31)

Thank you!! There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE in generics!! You and I both have experienced it!!

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Re: LI (# 17)

the endocet 712 is the same thing as the t194 made by the same co. same fillers down to the #10 yellow dye. ENDO PHARM made a deal with Walgreen

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Re: nomas (# 33)

The T194 are the Camber percocet that everyone says are total garbage! You're saying that these are the exact same formulation as Endocet? Made by Endo pharma?

It just doesn't make sense to me because people claim that Endocet work great and I have yet to see one positive statement about Camber percocet. Where did you find this information? I know Endo likes to go around buying up other pharma companies (dava, pars, major) so maybe they bought Camber but left the production to Camber?

I'm confused! Any clarification or source would be appreciated.

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Re: Mason (# 34)

The t194 is made by endo pharm in NJ usa. Camber is in india, a supplier of the t194 like par pharm supplies endocets e712. I have no clue why endo pharm does this unless they own them. Walgreens is the only place that has the t194s. Google the t194 made by endo/camber then google endocet e712 10/325. Both websites list endo as the manufacturers of both pills and list the fillers/ingredients as the same. Makes one wonder. We are guinea pigs. No one knows the long term effects the s*** they are putting in these pills will have on humans. I guess they have found a way of keeping the plastic bags out of landfills by putting them in the pills, LOL.

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I had Walgreens order the Amneal for me. Hope this helps.

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Re: Mason (# 31)

You say the FDA allows a 20% difference in the amount of Opiate contained in the pill, plus, if it’s a Percocet, 500 mg of acetaminophen!? I would think if it said “10mg Perc.” Any maker of a generic would have to have the same amount of Opiate...I would agree that the inactive ingredient or “Filler” could be different, but Not the Opiate amount!

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Re: Herb (# 37)

Yes the FDA does, in fact, allow a 20% different in the active narcotic ingredient; which in this case is the opiate.

As far as the acetaminophen no pill formulation can contain more than 325mgs. That was changed a few years back to prevent hepatotoxicity. That is also an active ingredient but I wasn't referring to that. There is no leeway for this ingredient; it must be 325mg APAP exactly.

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Re: Mason (# 38)

Yes Mason!! I agree with you 100%!!! If the FDA makes food companies post the ingredients on food why not on something that is much more important like medicine?! I want to know EXACTLY AND WHAT PERCENTAGE OF WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THE MEDICINE I TAKE!! This needs to change so big pharm companies will stop screwing us!! Someone here who is knowledgeable put together a note we can send to those dumb politicians and we can bring this forward so people will see what pharma is hiding!!

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Re: Mason (# 6)

How do you know the name? I am on oxycodone. Sometimes, I get they are small and sometimes big. Always same color though. Maybe this is why my pain is at a stand still :(

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