Teva Lorazepam Reviews
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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: RxChat Admin (# 662)

Since the name change, i have not received a single email notification - and they are not in my spam folder....not sure what I can do. Were people actually having difficulty with a name like "Medschat"? Why do unnecessary changes always screw things up?

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Re: Richard H (# 661)

This article might help: MedsChat is now RxChat

Re: emails, you may need to check your spam folder, as we've had reports that our messages are ending up in there lately.

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When did this page turn from Medschat to Rxchat? It dawned on me over this Summer of 2024 I've received no notifications of any posts in any of the lorazepam chats. Is it because everyone is now satisfied with what they are taking and not posting or has the name change screwed things up?

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Re: Irastas (# 657)

Not sure who this is addressed to..but Leading is a pharmaceutical house with one office literally within a half mile from me. They make generics but I have no knowledge of what else they make.

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Re: Leebs (# 654)

So sorry I haven't answered until now... I wondered what happened to this group...all of a sudden my ipad started throwing emails from here into my junk folder, never happened before... The pharmacy that carries Teva is CVS!

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Re: Irastas (# 657)

Leading Pharmaceuticals is a generic drug manufacturer. One of the last that sells generic Ativan (lorazepam) in the USA.

Good to know about Lorax by Concern Pharma. I guess when I lose my commercial insurance for Medicare in 15 years and lose coverage for the very expensive brand Ativan from Bausch, I'll retire to the UK where I can get a good quality generic lorazepam!

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By "Leading Pharma" I take it that you are referring to original proprietary brand names Temesta, Ativan and Tavor, the brand names used by Pfizer? Personally I find that the 2.5mg generic, pink and embossed "MP21" which I am dispensed almost always, are more efficacious than the Pfizer original brands. Here in UK the name used most often is Ativan though if imported from Europe, Temesta is not uncommonly seen.
I can readily recommend the Indian brand Lorax-2 by Consern, even if they are only 2mg rather than the usual 2.5mg.

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Re: gsrmike817 (# 655)

Interested to hear as well - subscribing to this thread

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Re: Richard H (# 653)

was it stronger of weaker for you ? for me it felt alot stronger when i switched from watsons but it took about 2 weeks n i felt normal again

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Re: Richard H (# 653)

All I can find in NJ is Leading. It’s been ok, but not as effective as others. What pharmacy are you using if I may ask? And did you have problems with Leading. Like I said, recently been switched to Leading and it’s been ok, not as calming as Teva was.

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Is this thread dead? Finally, circumstances got me to change pharmacies...and low and behold the new one stocks Teva. I'd been on Leading for nearly a year...this was the first time I encountered what others had been saying-regarding its efficacy...I felt at times I had been given the wrong dosage by the pharmacy.

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Re: sleeplessInAZ (# 651)

Compared to the current generics brand is night and day different. It is $$$$ but if you doctor can get it approved on your insurance it’ll be a tier 3 (top) fixed co-pay. Also consider Loreev XR. It’s a brand name but much cheaper than brand name Ativan and might be easier to get insurance approval for. Outside of those two that’s all I can think of for lorazepam, next would be Xanax or Klonopin switch.

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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: sleeplessInAZ (# 649)

Watson was bought by actavis back around 2014......they bought the molds too....never altered the formula.....so though pills still said Watson on them they were made by actavis until actavis sold its lorazepam production to Teva. Teva did change the molds but not the formula when it was manufactured in Israel. But then Teva outsourced production to the Czech Republic and I have no idea if anything changed officially but I sure noticed a difference before I knew they had done so. As far as I know its still made there....I've been on lorazepam 2mg 3x day for over 40 years....back when the name brand was made by Wyeth and it was incredibly effective...when I lost insurance coverage at retirement (I'm 76 now) I began with the original Watson generic which I found as effective as Wyeth's Ativan. In my area it's nearly impossible to get anything but Leading....I know the fillers are different so it's not as effective as other generics for many, but I guess I'm one of the lucky ones - It works for me (though if I was really 'lucky' I wouldn't need it in the first place).

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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: Placebo Pharma 0 (# 647)

Ugh so sorry to read. Reminds me of 2018 when mylan and sandoz discontinued making lorazepam. I’d recommend having your doctor try to get brand name Ativan prior authorization with your insurance or possibly Loreev a time released once a day lorazepam. Be well my friend, sorry for the pain you’re in

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Re: Henry (# 643)

I weaned myself off of 3mg at down to 2mg of Aurobindo pharma generic back in 2022. 2023 was a tough yr for me, so I couldn't wean. At end of November 2023, my refill of lorazepam Aurobindo, took 2 mg, was up all night into next morning. Thought perhaps I had taken 2 duds. By next evening took 2mg, again up all night. I was dumbfounded, I then went on line to to find formula. It did not match. Missing ingredients. I went to see my doctor, told him of problem. He gave me new script to try another generic lorazepam. Guess what the company that made my 2mg, sold the company to a pharmaceutical in India. F.D.A. had issues with Aurobindo pharma. Their lorazepam is nothing but placebo. So pharmacy put me on Leading Pharma. I never had these before! That night I took 2mg at 830pm. I was wide awake. I had to go back on another medication (liquid) to help me get the sleep I had lost. People depend on me, very active! Not anymore. Lead pharma, (pill) EP905-090-10 under Drug List, shows that the maker is Major Pharma, not Leading Pharma. And formula, changed. Both Aurobindo n Leading changed formula. They show they have all ingredients on paper, but once approved by F.D.A. the formula changed. Now both are just placebos. The change started in September of 2023. The cost without ins 30 day supply varies in price. (These 1mg pills) either pharma. And here I was resolved to wean off in 2024, but can't. When I got off 3mg to 2mg. It took me 8 months of 2022. I skipped 2023, a lot of issues sprang up. But now 2024 and just can't wean cause no sleep. Have to use liquid med for other things, to help get what eye shut I can get. Getting sick too. Not sure if I want Valium? Not sure of Teva either. My pharmacy orders special generic narcotics. The pharmaceutical companies are out to kill us, not help us.

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Re: Jinbs55 (# 626)

What did Aurobindo do to lorazepam? I was doing well on it but my last refill this month feels completely different. What do I do?

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Re: Henry (# 643)

When I moved full time to Arizona getting Lorazepam was a game changer. I had to go to a Psychiatrist who wanted me off after 30 years after being diagnosed with general anxiety. A nightmare. 2 years of H--L. I had a small seizure. They finally quit weaning me off and put be back on an amount I was comfortable with. I really wish I'd never started on it but after many other drugs it was only drug that worked.

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I can't take Leading Pharma. It's not effective and has horrible side effects. I now get Teva. Not as good as Watson which Teva bought out I believe. Actavis is supposedly a good alternative but can't get in Arizona. I'm not sure what's going on with Lorazepam but Walmart can't get any brand except Leading. Walgreens has some issues but can order for me. Once in a while they fill with Leading. I have to verify the drug company before I purchase it.

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