Pending Recall Teva Generic Adderall March 2016 Actavis (Page 2)
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For those that feel their Teva brand generic Adderall by Actavis Elizabeth aren't working or making them feel sick, you're right. It is for the 30 mg, 20 mg, 10 mg & 5 mg. Specific info here:

fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm310739.htm

REASON FOR RECALL
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for impurities.

RECALLING FIRM
Actavis Elizabeth LLC, Elizabeth, NJ

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For many months now, the orange Teva 30mg tablets do not work for me. I also noticed that the tablets are much harder than they used to be, and I am tired less than an hour after taking. The formulation must be different, but the pharmacy claims they haven't received any other complaints. Has anyone found out the reason for the sudden ineffectiveness?

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Wow exactly the same thing happened to me. I have never had issues with grinding teeth before. I'm still on the orange teva 30mg and got my script filled today. They're much harder than they used to be. Took half and fell asleep 40 min later.

What's going on?

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For those of you who can't find teva and feel like the new med is not as strong, you may need an increase in dose particularly if you were switched to Sandoz generics. This has been a long observed trend between the generics. FDA bioavailability requirements are between 80% and 120% of the listed dose. A switch from teva to Sandoz could therefore be as much as a 33% decrease in dose or a switch from Sandoz to teva could be as much as a 50% increase in effective dose.

I have also noticed a decline in teva potency over the years on their IR generic. The issues brought to light by the recall may be at the core of this observation as "degradation issues" essentially means breaking up the target molecule (the two isoforms of amphetamine) to other molecules which either may be inactive or have different biochemistry. If the biochemistry is different in the degradation products of the medication, this may also be at the root of any newly discovered side effects.

Personally I have found that the generic XR from teva had performed the most closely to the IR from before 2009-2010 (when many people began noticing a difference in performance which I believe may be due to teva'd acquisition of Barr (the company who originally produced the orange ovoid form of generic adderall). I have hypothesized why this may be considering the active form is the same though different manufacturing locations may be at the root of the issue. However I have never confirmed any of my suspicions given my reluctance to look this gift horse in the mouth after 4 years of underwhelming generic IR performance. Your physician can give you the equivalent XR script to cover a twice a day IR regiment, however a 3x per day regiment will still require one additional IR tab as your last dose for equivalent effectiveness.

Apologies for grammar/over simplification as I am typing this on my phone. Hope this clears a few things up and offers you all a different option for your medication.

Tin foil hat time: could teva purposely be producing underwhelming IR formulations to force the switch to the more profitable XR preparation? Next time you are at your pharmacy, ask them what the price difference between generic XR and IR is. You will be shocked.

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I made a mistake in replying. My tongue does not get numb nor does my face. It's pure pain. Also I just got the Sandoz bottle of Adderall and it makes me feel like I am having a heart attack. It does interfere with blood circulation because my ankle and feet go numb like the blood is not reaching that area. Plus the Sandoz brand makes me feel like I am having a heart attack. The Barr produced now by Teva with imprint B 974 does not do this so be careful especially if you have any heart or blood pressure problem with this brand. For some reason mostly men do not get burning mouth like women do.

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It just so happens that when the burning is really bad it does affect the right side of my tongue. It gets little rash like bumps on this area. I have been prescribed every mouth wash available. Right now I am seeing an allergist who has found food allergies and Thirum allergy. I do not think these allergies are what's causing the problem. When it actually started I was on Activist Adderall generic but started Teva's at this time also. My burning has gotten so bad I am on Percocet. I am now on the old Barr's imprint B 974 generic Adderall. I have noticed that when I take the Percocet with the Adderall I sometimes get relief. That may be due to anxiety being decreased . I also have been on massive doses of Diflucan in case it was yeast. I truly believe it has something to due with the inactive ingredients in these meds. It use to get bad around 11:00 am but now I am waking up with it burning. I researched everywhere and it's disheartening to read this could last ten years or more. If I find a cure I'll be sure to post it. Klonopin did not help.

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Dear "Adderall User" and everyone else,

I am now receiving the manufacturer Sandoz, generic for Adderall, 30mg. I am experiencing numbing on the right side of my lips and tongue. Is that the same as burning tongue syndrome, as you stated in your comment on Wed. June 15, 2016, "Adderall User"?

Has anyone else ever experienced any numbing or tingling of the right side of your mouth, as if you've been to the dentist?! I've read all sorts of things it could be; Bell's palsy, a stroke, etc.

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You may can scroll through the Adderall section some one posted the link. It was from the FDA under safety recalls probably dextroamphetamines mixed salts. Activist, Elizabeth

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I can't do that on the phone but will try and find source. I think they called themselves Actavis Elizabeth. I think their NDC code was 45963-749-11. When all of this was going on Teva purchased that company also. I haven't checked since they were no longer available at any of our local drug stores. Actually even though they weren't consistent from batch to batch at least you could go to sleep at night.

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If you got a pill imprint of B974 that's the old Barr produced now by TEVA, but the other Teva that they are calling brand (NDC code 57844-20-01) 20 mg will make you feel like your having a heart attack.

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Be aware, I have just been a victim of Teva Adderall. I got permission from my insurance to get Teva so called name brand. The NDC Code is 57844-20-01 mine was 20mg. IR. Cost 442.00 billed to my insurance. I called the FDA and was advised that this was indeed a generic with the code ANDA. They said all pharmacist should know that code but they are telling people it's name brand. It is listed under Teva Select Brands which mean nothing as far as being brand name. Teva is producing the old Barr B 974 imprint NDC Code 00555-0971-02. They have also purchased Actavis. I just got Sandoz 20mg from CVS. These also produced strong heart palpation. When I started Actavis in 2015 they were decent then they only lasted a couple of hours giving you a depressive crash. Then I found out there was a recall but decided the public did not have to be informed. Degradation and impurities. If you call Shire the original manufacturer they will also tell you Teva has brand. They are not worried their patent is about to expire. I had to stop using Shires 30mg xr because they started wearing off after about four to five hours. I just spoke with Federal Trade Commission today about what TEVA and drug stores were doing. The FDA code ANDA means a new drug application, Not name brand. I think a legal suit would put them in their place. Some may be able to withstand the high blood pressure but I couldn't.

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I could not find anything on this link that shows Actavis generic adderall was recalled. Can you copy and paste?

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I have found Corpharma to be effective. But as always stated ..., different meds for different people. I couldn't tolerate Aurobindo brand. So far Corpharma has been predictable.

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I can't be sure that Teva is part of Activist recall. The NDC code shows it is the company Activist not Teva. Does Teva own Activist. I do know Teva also had a recall for using counterfeit active ingredients but those were suppose to be the ones bought on the internet. I do know the Activist would leave you depressed and unable to function after a couple of hours, each day would be different. The Core on the other hand would make your blood pressure go sky high within an hour but never let your mind focus. I have developed burning tongue syndrome and this all started while I was using Activist. It is very painful. I thought it may be from some of the impurities. I was told by Costco pharmacy that they would not be carrying Sandoz brand anymore because they cost more.

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Agree. Having the exact same issues with the caffeine, jittery feeling. Cannot find the Teva at CVS or Walgreens in my area. I sound crazy but I've been taking it for years (unfortunately) and it effects me psychologically. What's going on? What can I do?

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BD141: Thank you for the update!

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Actavis is becoming Teva soon. Teva bought Allergens (Actavis' parent) and is only pending completion. Should be some time this summer.

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Activist as for as I know is not by Teva. It is a separate manufacturer. The Activist brand was labeled as a voluntary recall therefore the FDA did not require a notice to consumers. It was just suppose to be degrading and some impurities. The Teva on the other hand was supposed to be those bought on the internet with counterfeit active ingredients. Unless there has been another recall I am not aware of.

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Actavis is the company formerly known as Watson. Since returning to Barr/Teva by changing pharmacies, I have no complaints. The Actavis brand Adderall isn't useless, that would mean it had no effect, it makes you feel mentally and physically ill. I have ADD and anxiety disorder. While on Actavis, I learned what true depression feels like. There is no enjoyment of anything anymore, I missed my anxiety.

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I do not believe that Actavis is by Teva. However Teva had a recall for using the wrong active ingredients no amphetamine and Activist had a recall for degrading ingredients and impurities.

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Activists Addrerall Dr 30 made me break out in hives, and I could not breath. Thought I was going to die. Horrible, horrible stuff.

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