Teva Lorazepam Reviews (Page 32) (Top voted first)

I'm seeking insights and reviews on Teva Lorazepam and its comparison with Leading Pharma's version. There's a notable divide in user experiences. Some report Leading Pharma Lorazepam as being less effective or having no effect, possibly due to variations in the active ingredient, leading to side effects or adverse reactions in certain cases.

While there are those who recommend Teva Lorazepam for its efficacy, others find Leading Pharma's version more suitable. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to try Teva Lorazepam since it's not available in my area – no local pharmacies dispense it.

My experience with other brands, post the discontinuation of Qualitest, hasn't been successful in finding a comparable alternative. I'm particularly interested in understanding how Teva Lorazepam and Leading Pharma's lorazepam differ in terms of effectiveness and user satisfaction.

If you've had experiences with either or both of these medications, your reviews would be incredibly valuable. Any insights into their efficacy, side effects, or overall satisfaction would greatly help me and others in our decisions.

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Re: Henry (# 622)

Ehh not really it could have better full potential honestly

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Re: Henry (# 624)

There's only one correction about where brand Ativan originally was made. Wyeth Pharmaceutical in the late 70's made it first. The best benzo ever produce. Never knew Mylan ever had any connection to brand. If so that would explain why the generic worked so well. Those folks from Bausch Health well y'all know how I feel about them. Still say their formula is nowhere close to what Mylan made generic wise. Just my humble opinion. Teva and Leading still is about the same for me. I'm still feeling the burn from Aurobindo jumping ship and changing their original generic. Hope y'all are doing well.

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Re: Paula (# 628)

Ugh, sorry to report I just checked and it’s showing only the brand name Klonopin is available nationwide:

https://www.ashp.org/drug-shortages/current-shortages/drug-shortage-detail.aspx?id=934&loginreturnUrl=SSOCheckOnly

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Re: Paula (# 628)

Goes to show everyone is different. Klonopin has the same effect on me.

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Re: Paula (# 619)

Sorry to hear Paula. I was recently switched to Aurobindo from Teva. First few days were rough (nervousness, lack of concentration, headaches) has gradually gotten better, not quite as effective as Teva, but tolerable for me.

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Re: Richard H (# 629)

Hi Richard! This is somewhat unrelated, but my Rite Aid may be closing, which is concerning, they’ve always done a good job for me. Concerned about switching pharmacies. Does anyone have any recommendations? Any chains that do a good job and are not judge mental? Just professional and courteous. I realize that many times it’s location secific. Just looking for some general guidance. Thanks

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Re: Paula (# 628)

Sorry to hear that Paula.... but switching will cause withdrawal..... you must taper over.... only way you can switch and avoid withdrawal is xanax. Ativan is fast acting. So is xanax. When u switch to a slow acting. Klonopin or valium. It's ideal to taper over like replace 1 dose at a time for 7 days. Then another ect

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Re: Henry (# 629)

Not true. I just picked up My Klonopin 1mg tablets made by TEVA today. Today's date is 11/19/2023. So whoever told u that is wrong. Folks, I've been taking Ativan for 35 years and Aurobindo is now the best generic Ativan on the market hands down.

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Re: gsrmike2377 (# 620)

Well the Teva was a bust but I did find out that several people I talked to could not take orazepam and had the same symptoms I have had for nearly a year now. Psych doctor wants me to taper by cutting my pills in half, three weeks for each pill. I told her I wasn't able to do that. I weigh 89 lbs. I told her I needed to get stable on my weight and built back up but was met with a cold stare and a call me in 2 weeks. New psych dr on the horizon that is an MD not an NP. Wish me luck.

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Re: Paula (# 635)

Wishing you the best of luck Paula...... The Benzodiazepine Information Collation website has benzo smart doctors listed state by state if that helps you.

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Re: Paula (# 635)

I know that look Paula. It's a very unnerving feeling. Especially when they have no idea what you're going through. Mine has somewhat slowed down with the taper. Did you have any luck finding a new Pdoc? Hoping you did and got this thing figured out.

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Re: gsrmike2377 (# 636)

Hey Mike, I've been on their website but really didn't find anyone that is willing to write a script from the links they've posted. I think I saw a place in California. Place was iffy. No guarantee they'll write you a script. Cost wasn't cheap either. I'm still not having any luck finding someone outside of the military. Most are reluctant to take on new clients or write a benzo. Lots of doctors and nurse practitioners out there but as I said many shy away from writing controlled substances. You were right about what I'd be able to tolerate on amounts in this taper. Shouldn't be this way after being on Ativan for these many years. Peace y'all!

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Re: Gsrmike2377 (# 633)

Mike, my Pdoc wanted to switch me across the board from Ativan to Valium. (No taper) He said Valium is longer acting. Was always told Klonopin was longer as well. Not sure if that's half-life or not. I'm always hearing and learning new stuff that I'm not sure who's telling me what. That's not you but medical professionals. You don't always know who to trust. Are you saying they should switch like one pill a day until you're fully on the other? If that's what you're saying that explains why I was not well when they dropped me off Ativan to Klonopin. They left me without anything for like 19 hours and started giving me Klonopin.

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Re: Jibbs55 (# 639)

Hey Jibbs, sorry to hear all of that. Yes, Klonopin and Valium both have the longest half-lives. Valium is the longest, and Klonopin is second, but they are both long-acting benzos. When crossing over, you should taper. Here's an example:

Your doctor is uneducated. Maybe bring him a copy of the Ashton Manual. You cannot just cross over.

8am - 1mg Ativan
4pm - 1mg Ativan
12am - 1mg Ativan

Here's how you would taper over:

8am - 1mg Ativan
4pm - 1mg Ativan
12am - 0.5mg Ativan, 5mg Valium

You would hold this for a week or two, then proceed.

8am - 1mg Ativan
4pm - 1mg Ativan
12am - 10mg Valium

That is how you cross over. After one whole dose is replaced, you start with another dose. All of this is covered in the Ashton Manual. You should read it. 99 percent of doctors don't know anything about how to get a patient off safely.

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Re: gsrmike2377 (# 640)

Hey Mike, question: Have you been through this process with the Ashton Manual? If so, have you dealt with the other route of just switching from one benzodiazepine to the other? Then you were able to find a provider that went the Ashton way. My Pdoc along with quite a few nurses and pharmacists have told me that switching to the same class, like Ativan to Valium, at the same equivalence is not a problem. I'm talking old school professionals that have dealt with this first hand with many patients. In my case there was a drop with nothing and put on the other benzo. That route set me up with withdrawals. They used Depakote once they added Klonopin. Where I'm at now I feel like the people I've spoken with wouldn't just throw a patient under the bus or put their patient in a medical crisis due to the fact they could be sued royally. I'm curious if you were put on the Ashton taper at one time in your life. Cause I'm now looking at my Pdoc crossing me over one to another. Please don't take this as I'm being rough around the edges. I'm just wondering if you have ever had experienced this going through both. Please don't take this like I'm coming at you sideways. I appreciate you replying back to me about my other messages to you. What my Pdoc said what they did cutting me off the last time for a day plus put me in withdrawals before they gave me anything else as I said above. That I truly believe. Fill me in when you have the time. If anyone else is reading this if you experienced the same thing Mike and I are talking about here please chime in. I know Richard has been switched from one to another I believe but I don't remember how he and his provider did that. Peace y'all.

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Re: Judy (# 644)

Same here. I am in AZ. I've been on Teva/Actavis since they switched from Watson. For me, Watson worked the best. I ran out completely around Thanksgiving. I've been on 1 mg/day for years. It wasn't fun. I think there were 4 days where I went without it. Regardless, even though my RX prescription says Teva, they filled it with Leading. Oh my, night sweats indeed! It was worse than those days when I was without it! Of course, they can't or won't refill it with the proper pill. Honestly, I refuse to take them unless I need them as my emergency med! In my opinion, Leading is terrible. I wish Watson 1 mg still existed in its original form.

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Re: Henry (# 648)

i have never used brand name ativan. is it really that much different? i started out on old school watson. brand is $$$ compared to the generics, but if it actually works, consistently..

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Re: Joyce (# 10)

Joyce why would you post such a false comment. They're not discontinuing their lorazepam. Not sure who you talked to but as I told you on the other post there's no discontinuation. I'm not posting phone numbers out here to the company but I spoke with one of their nurses two weeks ago as well as two of their customer service agents. They are not discontinuing it. It was on backorder. The only thing I didn't ask was why. But they still had their .5mgs and 2mgs available. My script fills in a few days and it will be Mylan. Leading brand was what my pharmacy tried me on to see if it worked and it didn't so they ordered the Mylan 2mgs. I've been just splitting the pills. I'm calling you out on this one. Especially if you said you contacted them on a weekend. They are not open on the weekends. Joyce please stop posting false comments.

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Re: Charlii77 (# 91)

I hate to sound hypocritical...but since I wrote that I’ve had issues with tachycardia..worse during the day...bad at night (171 bpm high during day-112 bpm waking me from REM sleep at night.) First thing I did was check w/ cardiologist.....he said heart was good after tests......he suggested thyroid or anxiety.....endocrinologist said thyroid was good...he sugggested anxiety.....went to my long term shrink....he said many patients now telling him Actavis and Leading made lorazepam is not as effective....he put me on an additional .5 mg (for starters) of klonopin at night.........tachycardia is better but not there yet...... seems it’s the india-made lorazepam.

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Re: SGB (# 135)

I filed a report with the FDA against Leading lorazepam. Once I ran out of Mylan and all I could get was leading I went into acute benzodiazepine withdrawal. Thank heavens my insurance intervened and paid for the brand name Ativan. Leading=garbage, if you think it works for you it’s all placebo effect. Means you don’t need it anymore, discontinue. Lucky you

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