Oxymorphone Er Generic By Global Pharmacy (Page 11)
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Hi,

Since I heard that Impax finally got the green light to distribute Oxymorphone ER (Opana ER) generic through Global Pharmacy. I didn't hesitate to rush to my PM doc and he instantly had me switch to this new drug. He prescribed me 40 mg twice per day to treat my busted back & fibromyalgia.

I noticed the pill is round in shape with G74 on one side with nothing on the other. The color for the 40 mg ER tablet is an orangy/gold color. Ever since Endo ruined their product with the new TRF formulation. I promised myself to jump back on the bandwagon as soon as the generics were released.

Today is a great day for all who suffer chronic pain. Yay! 8-)

Moon

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what brand of the IR oxymorphone are you getting ?

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The new generoc oxymorphone ER are just like the old formulation Opana Er. They do not contain any of the plastic garbage like the new Opan ER or the OP oxys.
Your doctor must write the script for " oxymorphone ER " not Opana ER.
some pharmacists may be a prick about giving you the generic oxymorphone over the opana Er. the reason why is becuase these generic oxymorphones are not a direct generic AB equivalant to the new Opana Er. thst was most of the reason why Endo changed the formula . they knew that if they did not change the formula people could just get the generic for opana without their doc specificly writing for the generic. My doc had no issue at all writing for the generic.
If asked by your doc the reason why you want th generics let them know the brand name oana s upset your stomacj, and also the generics are cheaper.
On top of them not being made with all that plastic BS they just plain work much better.
I am so glad that the FDA allowed the generic to be made . Endo tried so hard to stop them from being made, but thankfully they will be on the market for good.
Good luck!
Also do you live in Florida by chance ?
If so I can tell you what location I go to beucase I heard that some pharmacists at certain Publixs are refusing to order them in.

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coolioni, are you still able to get the generic oxymorphone er from Publix? How is this different from opana er? Does it still have the plastic stuff inside of it that causes stomach distress? I could not take the new formulation of opana er or oxycontin op because of how much it tore up my stomach. I wonder if the generic has the same inactive ingredients in it, do you know? My pain mgmt doctor is demanding I chose one or the other but I can't handle them due to stomach distress. Hope this new generic will not do that. I wonder too if the pain mgmt doctor will be willing to write a script for generic?

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Yes go to Publix!
A Good idea is to vring all your prescriptions or at least the bottles into the pharmacy and ask to speak to the pharmacy manager.
Make sure you look presentable and be very polite when you talk to them.
Let them know that you are looking for a pharmacy that you can fill all of your meds at every month instaed of having to go to several different places each month.
They definatly can get the generic oxymorphone Er tabs . Ands they also can get the generic instant release oxymorphone made by Teva which in my opinioon are way better than the generic Roxanne oxymorphs. They will even take those discount cards if you dont have insurance.
I am telling you Publix is really cool about wanting to get your business.
It is so important to keep a good friendly relationship with the pharmacy staff.
I never have to worry about my meds being in stock or not. They are on top of things there and will always make sure to have your meds in stock since they know by their computer system ahead of time that you are due for a new script.
I think I am the only customer at my particular Publix that is on the strength and quantity of oxymorphone. They never have had an issue filling my script the day I being it in,
One thing that is a little bothersome is the long wait to get your script ready. I seem to aways have to wait at a minimum of 30-45 minutesand sometimes the wait is about 2 hours. But its well worth it since I never have to drive all over town trying to get my scripts filled and being treating like s*** by other pharmacies.
I have heard that a few Publix pharmacists have been refusing to order the new gneric oxymorphone Ers, but luckily not the Publix I go to.
I guess it is up to the pharmacy manager i they want to carry Schedule II pain meds or not.

I hope I am not jinxing myself since I am getting my new scripts tommorow and will need to get them filled!

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In Florida CVS, Walgreens and Publix's can order Oxymorphone from their supplier company. It isn't listed as the generic of Opana. It is listed as a substitute for Opana so they have to order Oxymorphone HCL ER 20mg (or what ever the mg is). Most places want the script wrote out that way also. CVS has a hard time ordering these every month because they have a limit on pain medicines they can order every month. Publix's has them every month. Walgreens I'm not sure how they handle these. I have found that the small mom & pop pharmacy can also order them. You need to find just one pharmacy to order them for you every month so you don't have go around to different ones every month. I use the same pharmacy for all my medicines..

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Opana may come up as oxy on some tests.
The reason why is because oxycodone breaks down into oxymorphone in your body. Only a lab can actually determine if you have oxycodone or oxymorphone.

There is no way that Opana/oxymorphone will show as morphine on a d/s.

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Can opana er 40 mg display itself as morphine in a ua? The pharmacy told me that opana er breaks down to morphinee and my doctor kicked me out as a patient I just want to make sure if this is true because if it is I'm going back to pain Management and tell them they keicked me out under false pretences

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what chain pharmacies carry generic opana ers (20mg) in so. fla? everywhere i have gone tells me there IS no generic which i know to be false. publix, cvs, walgreens, etc. wtf?

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I would love to get a few of them to try and see if it would help with my crps.... I'm in so much pain I really need to change my meds!!

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You are so right! Stop telling about how to abuse them or they will take them away!! Use your brains!!! Endocet is already fighting them tooth and nail.U

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The generic version of Opana are incredible!! I had never been prescribed the original Opana before the company made them tamper-proof. I was prescribed the reformulated Opana in November of 2012, and got no pain relief from them. In fact, the entire pill was showing up in my stool pretty much undigested. The generics are made by Impax/Global Pharmaceuticals, and are working incredibly well. My pain is now controlled by taking 1-40mg, and 1-20mg pill every 12 hours, with 3-10mg oxymorphone every 8 hours for breakthrough pain. Most days I don't even need to take my breakthroughs because the ER's are doing their job! Good luck!! We finally have a winner back!!

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i just got the generics in Canada and they don't work 1/10 as good as the originals and i pay cash cause the Neos didn't work-these are called Oxycodone hcl er

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I have been having that problem with my last two refills..I also don't seem to be having the pain relief anymore and I am relying more and more on my breakthru pain medication. I don't know what else would work as well...does anyone know of anything else to try. I am lucky that this is the only pain medication covered under a program by Johnson and Johnson. I don't have any insurance so I have to be careful of costs. I feel I am never out of pain anymore.

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Peaches. When I was on the patch, I had the same problem of them not staying on my skin. I went to my local pharmacy and bought some water-resistant adhesive tape and had to tape all four edges to my skin. That did the trick for me!! I hope that this will work for you, as well.

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does anyone have issues with the Fentnyl patch not staying adhered to the skin?

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Hello VERWON. You seem to be the most knowledgable person on this website, so maybe you can answer this for me. I have several spinal injuries and a severe knee injury. I was on oxycontin 80mg. ER's up until the first of this year. My insurance sent me a letter stating that they would no longer cover oxycontin but will now cover Opana. My pain management doctor started me out on 40mg. ER's every 12 hours, with 3-15mg. oxycodone for breakthrough pain. Getting thru January was hell. It seemed like i wan't getting any relief from the Opana. My doctor upped the dosage to 60mg.ER's twice a day with 3-10mg. oxymorphone a day for breakthrough pain. I get some relief when I take the 10mg., but none with the ER's. My doctor wrote a new script for the generics-oxymorphone 40 and 20mg.ER's every 12 hours along with the 3-10mg oxymorphone IR's. I have also noticed upon occasion that I can see 2 pills in my stool after a bowel movement in the morning. Is this due to the tamper resistant stuff they put in Opana to make it abuse-proof? Also, do you think that when I do get my new scripts for the generic that I should just try a 40mg. by itself in case they are really that much more effective then the reformulated Opana's that I'm taking now? I do not abuse my medications, and only take them orally. I'm sorry about all the questions, but I do not want to overdose. Thanks in advance for your help!!

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cali, thanks for your reply. i have been on opana 40s for about 7 8 yrs i think. i can't believe my prayers might be answered. these 40's i am currently on by endo suck. my pain has been so severe. lifeflight from a motorcycle acc in 94, i have been struggling. tomorrow i will call my pharmacy and try to get the ball rolling. to think my pain might be eased somewhat . thank you cali.

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Bon,

Opana ER now has a generic available. Better known as Oxymorphone HCL ER in all strengths. It's manufactured by Impax pharmaceuticals generic brand division, Global Pharmaceuticals. The generic is the original formula (non-resistant) of Opana ER.

I've been on the generic for two months and the analgesic effect has been awesome. I take the 40-mg tablet twice a day. So getting fancy with this medication isn't necessary to treat my pain.

CaliMoon

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I Agree, they are tamper resistant, thank God because taken orally at 40 mg 1 every 12 hours, it s a strong . Medication, coming from a chronic pain patient with severe pain. Very effective and I understand how one could easily overdose on this if the time r err lease was able to be broken and injected into a needle, or snorted. HERE is a fact however, I was rx d a month worth and about 3 weeks in my tolerance was growing rapidly.

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hi, i just saw that you said there r new 40 opana. plz tell me more. r u saying the new ones r tamper resistant but taking them orally?, they r better then the old ones? is that correct? any help would be appreciated

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