Teva Lorazepam Reviews (Page 34) (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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My pharmacy switched to Teva this week and I'm currently feeling pretty bad. I have taken all of the brands over the years and for me Teva is the worst. I actually complained directly to the company a few years ago and for years there was a note in my pharmacy records that I cannot take the Teva brand but it has somehow disappeared. I truly feel as though I'm going through withdrawal.

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Has anyone AT ALL had success finding a benzo-friendly psychiatrist? Mine is about to retire and after reading so much about benzo tapering it's scaring the s*** out of me not being able to find a dr. who is willing to continue my stable dose (for over 40 years) of Lorazepam. Not only am I 77 but also am a caregiver to my paraplegic wife, do all the house and garden chores and still work. Lorazepam enables me to do that. Not everyone abuses their prescription and I'm healthier and more in touch with the world than friends of similar age who behave rather 'old'.

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Richard H (# 676) -- I found one but I am only on 1.5mg a day. Most primary doctors WON'T prescribe benzos anymore ... but psychiatrists will prescribe. What state are you in?

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Richard H (# 676) -- It sounds contradictory, but psychiatrists that have a sub-specialty in addiction psychiatry will usually prescribe benzodiazepines where medically necessary. My last three sub-specialized in addiction psychiatry and there was no issue (I moved to a new state, then in current state the first dr moved out of the area). I believe it's because they're actually educated in benzodizepines, how they work, how to get people off them, etc., so they aren't afraid of them. I've met and heard of other doctors that literally get a panic attack at any discussion of prescribing them.

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gsrmike2377 (# 677) -- New Jersey. My psychiatrist is retiring soon.

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Ken (# 6) -- I was on Ativan and it worked wonders. Now I'm taking Teva Lorazepam in it hardly does anything. I've asked my Doc to prescribe Ativan. I'm willing to pay for the good stuff.

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Richard H (# 679) -- Can your Psych Doc refer you to anyone. Obviously you’ve been a responsible patient . I’ll be facing the same situation in 2 years. Also in NJ. If I hear of anyone I’ll let you know.

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Richard H (# 679) -- Richard, can your Psych Doc refer you to someone? I’m in the same boat, Doc is retiring next year. If I hear anything I’ll try and let you know (not sure what kind of communication is permitted). I’m also in New Jersey and similar situation.

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Leebs (# 681) -- Don't want to ask anything personal but by any chance is your doc in Clifton? I'll let you know if I find someone too.

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bilbo (# 680) -- We're all different..some hate/love Leading, others like myself think Teva is as good as the old Watson....its all not only in the genetics but in the fillers that make the active ingredient work.

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Richard H (# 683) -- Richard, my Doc is out of state. I have seen a Psych Doc in Manasquan who seems pretty compassionate. Will keep you posted if I hear anything else.

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Richard H (# 672) -- Hi Richard and all the old school posters on here! I was on this site a long time ago and wanted to give you an update. I was on the originally Watson and it was the only one that worked for me and I had a bad reason to Sandoz Leading, Actavis, and Leading. I was on Lorazepam for 18 years and got so scared when my pharmacist said Watson is gone, no more! I switched to Xanax and had a bad reaction and was determined to find a solution. I finally found a benzo literate doc to help me taper and I’m currently in my 28th mo of tapering using diazepam. I cross-tapered in one week (I had only about 8 mg left of lorazepam). I had at least 100-200 different withdrawal symptoms and it has been a roller coaster. Any of you stuck facing either leading or Teva lorazepam and you’ve had bad experiences like myself, I suggest you guys make the switch! I can help you guys if anyone needs it!

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Here in NJ March 2025, Teva 2mg Lorazepam appears very difficult to find in Walgreens and CVS.

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Larry Michael (# 686) -- hey Larry if your experiencing that many withdrawal symptoms your cutting to much at one time you should look into micro tapering with water as that is the smoothest way to do it .... or you can find a compounding pharmacy in your area who can do it for you

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I had this drug dispensed to me at an alcohol detox years ago. It did a good job of easing acute alcohol withdrawal. I wasn't given any at discharge or an Rx so I resumed my acute withdrawal symptoms at home. Librium is a better drug for this anyway.

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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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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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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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Ken (# 6) -- Yes. This is the second time I was unfortunately given Leading Pharma lorazepam. Once from CVS so I switched to Rite Aide and couldn’t believe it when I picked up my scrip yesterday and they had given me Leading Pharma lorazepam. Sugar pill that does nothing. A complete ripoff.

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I take the brand Ativan from Bausch Health but unless your insurance will agree to pay their exorbitant cost it won't be an option. From what I've been reading here you might want to try the generic lorazepam from Aurobindo. CVS drug stores *might* order it for you or try an independent pharmacy in your area. Hope that helps.

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