Sandoz Triamterene 37.5 Mg / Hctz 25mg Tabs (Page 2)

Is hydrochlorothiazide 25mg / triamterene 37.5mg tabs by Sandoz, greenish blue?

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Jamie (# 20) -

I called 4 pharmacies in my area asking if they still carried the old, round, green pill, and none of them did. Then I contacted Sandoz, the manufacturer, and was told they have discontinued the Green, round pill (GG 165) and have replaced it with the Bowtie/Peanut shape (SZ 431). They took a report on my reactions but there is really nothing more they can do. They advised that I contact my doctor, tell her about my reaction, and ask that she prescribe a different pill. If the new pill is covered by my insurance is anyone's guess, but the rep at Sandoz did tell me the only difference between the 2 pills was Yellow dye #10 as an added ingredient. I know from my reactions to the new pill that it must be more than that.

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I am so happy to read these posts!! I have been on the green peanuts for a few months and coincidentally noticed that I have been gaining weight but did not connect the two. Then this weekend I was out of town and took one of the "old" round pills that was in my travel bag. To put it bluntly, I was running to the potty all day!!! That is what made me get on the internet to find out what is going on. The green peanuts are NOT working for me either! I have tried the Mylanbrand capsules and they give me a headache. I will contact Sandoz and let them know that the peanuts are not working and that I want my round pill back! Thanks everyone for clearing this up for me!

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Re: Mimi (# 22)

Since I wrote the other post two days ago, I sent emails to both Sandoz and to FDA Adverse Effects and both have responded, wanting more details. I intend to send information to both saying that the new peanut shaped pill does not work as well as the old one for controlling BP nor as a diuretic. This is the link for the FDA form:

fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch

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My pharmacy just switched from Triamterene/hctz by Sandoz to Apotex. I think I am having a reaction to the new med. It is all the same strength, etc... Is it possible that the formulas are somewhat different?

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Re: Pam (# 24)

I feel bad for all of us who depend on all these medications. Generic medication differ from the original brand. The main ingredients are the same, but the fillers are depend on what chemicals manufacturers are using and here comes the trouble. All of them are trying to reduce theis cost, and it all comes at the price of our well being...
For now I am praying that Mylan will not change the formulation of triamterene/hctz for awhile...

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Re: NN (# 11)

I am having the same problem with Sandoz Triamterene 75/50 in that they do NOT work at all. I have taken Triamterene for years and I have not had any problems. CVS started filling rx with Sandoz and they don't work. My adult daughter takes same dose of Triamterene and when she was given a refill at another CVS hers did NOT work. The manufacturer in both cases are Sandoz. I am miserable.

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I switched to a different diuretic a few months back, but I first checked what my insurance would cover for a reasonable price (only about 4 different ones) then checked reviews for each of those - then decided on Amiloride 5mg/Hgtz 50mg (MFG Mylan). It does not work as well as the old Triamterene GG165 (round green pill) as far the amount of urine I pass, but I'm not bloated and my BP is staying normal. If they ever start making the Triamterene GG165 again, I would switch back right away!

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Re: Pam (# 24)

Sandoz has been given a citation from the FDA because the blenders they use do NOT mix sufficiently. They have found uneven amounts of medicine in their batches.

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Re: David (# 1)

It's a green peanut shape pill by sandoz triamterene hctz 37.5 25mg tablet imprinted at sz431

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