Watson Is Now Actavis Generic Percocet 5/325 What Is Up With This (Page 31)
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I had been taking 5/325 generic Watson percocet for 4 years. Suddenly I get notified by Walgreens which I have insurance that there is no more Watson brand and I was given generic percocet 5/325 by Actavis. It is not the same at all. It has no pain relief for me. I used to break the watsons in half sometimes and never had a funny taste. I just broke one of the actavis white tablets in half and it immediately tasted like salt or alka seltzer? Has anyone had any issues with this drug too. Also, along with it not working right it has made my GI tract and stomach so ill feeling and cramping. This is not right how can they take away a medicine that someone has been on for 4 years without any problems and tell them to suddenly switch. Would a peson who has been on a certain heart medication for years be told to suddenly switch that he can't get that medicine anymore? I don't think so. I don't know what I am going to do but when it comes time to have my rx re-filled it will not be with Actavis and I will have to pharmacy shop I guess to see if I can find Watson. I am very depressed now and so unhappy I can't believe it.

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Hi Lola,

I'm just seeing the information about "Qualitest" I'm glad I decided to go with
mallinckrodt. Did your friend say if he's tried that brand? So far I've only heard good things about it. I hope it works. Safeway claims, they have used it for years with no complaints. I guess I'll find out in 4 days. I hope your depression is better today.

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Jan,

I called Actavis and got right thru. They transferred me to the "side effects" department. I advised of my side effects. They seemed more concerned that i wasnt going to sue them for heart attack than anything. They said they will make a report with the FDA. I asked what AM I supposed to do? they said see your doctor and try a different manufactuer. gee thanks i would have never thought of that! they just raised my blood pressure even more. Grrrrrrrrrr

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I've decided, that I would like to try the mallinckrodt brand. Even If a pharmacy still has some Watson brand left, the company has changed to Actavis, so it won't last. So I figured I might as well find something, that I can deal with long term.

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I've heard kroger mentioned a few times in this thread. We don't have that in California, at least not where I live. I'm sure there are pharmacies I didn't check yet. I'm going to do a general search, of pharmacies in the area today. But If I don't find any old Watson brand left, I"m going with mallinckrodt. They have been in business for over a 100 years, so Hopefully they are doing something right.

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Hi Cole,

I copied this information for you. I hope it helps. This is the brand I'm going to use next time. I did call CVS, and I think they have Actavis as well. I know for sure it wasn't Watson brand.
"'Today's Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals combines more than 146 years of expertise with the determined focus needed to solve the complex specialty pharmaceutical challenges of today. Whether it's the production of medicines for pain and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the development of products that treat central nervous system conditions or quality imaging products, we are working to make complex products simpler, safer and better for patients."

They've been around a long time, unlike Actavis (formerly Watson) so I hope they have it right by now! I feel like I'm gambling. It's unfortunate that we have to wait, and hope medicines work as intended.

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Greg,

No, they can't be exchanged. I asked. becasue they are a Controlled II. Thats the excuse Walgreens hides behind. They should have told us. I asked why and they didnt have a good answer. What has been your experience with the Actavis pills? I have 6 more days of this crap. Anyone who fills in the next few days, please let us know the results of the new meds. Thanks

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I am prescribed 10-325s. I filled my prescription yesterday at Walgreens and found that they were not Watson's once I arrived home. I wasn't notified of the switch and am having the same complaints and symptoms. I am very disgruntled. Can they be exchanged? I feel like I was duped...

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Who has this brand the Malikiest or whatever people are talking about? Is it a known pharmacy place like what does CVS have or kroger has anyone called those places?

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I just wanted to post this number again. Since they did return the call, someone must be listening. With a view to results, remains to be seen. But here is the number again. (Actavis U.S. Customer Relations): +1 (800) 272-5525

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Hi Martin,

Yes, that Gabapentin was terrible. I finally contacted the pain clinic today, to let the doctor know it didn't work. I am going to call to request my refill tomorrow, as it is something I have to pick up from the doctors office. sometimes it takes the doctor a few days to get to it, and I'm trying to get ahead of things. I usually put the script in to the pharmacy the day before, so that it will be ready. I'm trying to keep busy, but without the proper pain medication, your life can be put on hold. I'm about to attempt to make a flower, to help take my mind off of things. I hope everyone who is in pain can find a little piece today. I will check back tomorrow. Try to get some rest tonight all. By the by, I sent Walgreen's an e-mail as well, no response yet though.

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Hi Lola, And everyone,

I'm having really bad stomach issues again. Anyway, I got a call from an Actavis rep. today. She listened to what I had to say, I tried to remember everyone's symptoms here, she said they are going to investigate. I was asked for a lot number, and I don't have one on my bottle. I was told Actavis is investigating and she is going to contact Walgreen's, to try to find out exactly what happened. I didn't give my last name, (afraid to divulge to much information) But I'm supposed to get information via mail, I think it's some sort of survey. I am still going with the mallinckrodt brand. As I said, that's what they have at Safeway and Belair market.

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Hi Jan, just saw your recent post about that Actavis actually called you back? Was wondering what they said? Please let us know. Thanks so much.

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Hi all,

So great to have this board and everyone's input and care. Not feeling great. As I said 18 hours sleep Saturday nd 1 hour sleep Sunday. yesterday was not pretty. I woke up from a nap yesterday with my heart spasming and couldnt breathe. This drug is killing me! Dont know much about Mallincroft, my options will be Roxicet or brand Oxycodone. Hopefullt they will work. I cant even guarantee to get those becasue I go to a Pain Clinic and they try and TELL you what they are putting you on. Not this time though. Lola, please keep us updated on what you fill. Jan, did you talk to Actavis? Thanks to all for their input. This Actavis crap reminds me of Tramadol. Anyone ever get that. It's a strong Tylenol. It gave me heart racing, anxiety and no pain relief. Sound familiar? I dont think they even MAKE Watson anymore. Gabatenin is crap too. Hated it. Too tired. They told me Gabatenin would solve all my pain problems. right. My old PA was going to offer me Diladuid. That may be too strong. Hope Brand Oxycodone works.

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Lola,

I've had them show me the pills they have before as well. That was when I did not want encocet. I guess we have to check each time we go now. I'm really sorry to hear about your depression. That is one of the worse symptoms of this horrible drug. I hope you find a little peace today.

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Thanks for the information about the Mallinckrodt brand. I will certainly be using that one this time. I'm scared to try Qualitest now, as I've heard too many bad things about it. The worse being, it's no better than Actavis. I can't imagine another month of this!

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Martin, how are you feeling today? The Actavis also made me very anxious that is the first thing I noticed when I took that first pill weeks ago along with it being ineffective at any type of pain control. So I have been in withdrawals for 3 weeks now. The depression is truely something I wasn't prepared for along with the increase in my pain as the days go by. In 2 days I am to get my RX re-filled. I am going to go with brand name percocet as of now i guess, however, I am going to call around to different stores to see what brand of generics they carry. I will not hand over my RX to the pharmacist until they actually show me the bottle that they are going to fill my script with because once they fill it I was told we are stuck with it. I can't go another month like this.

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I tried to call Actavis back today, and of course I got voice mail. I probably won't try again, I'm just going with the Mallinckrodt brand, and I'm going to use Safeway's Pharmacy. I heard Safeway is being sold to Albertsons. In the event that the medication changes with the company, I will get it from Belair pharmacy.

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I agree Actavis does NOT work for me either. We are in trouble, the options are nil. The Side effects are tremendous and intolerable.
I had to change from Percocet 10-325 to morphine 15.
Major drama, unnecessary aggravation and zero help.

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That's why I am so grateful for this medicine chat. Jennifer, thank you for reminding me to check other grocery store pharmacies. I just checked Safeway and Belair, they both have Mallinckrodt, so the final choice is going to be the Mallinckrodt brand. Safeway says they've carried it for years, and from what I'm hearing here and online, it's better than "Qualitest". I'm glad I'm finding this information out now, BEFORE my next refill. I hope everyone here, finds another brand that actually works. By the by, I just got a call from the Actavis company. I have not spoken to them yet, because I wanted to get my thoughts together, and I just woke up. I will let you know what they have to say. I posted their number on this site, if anyone else wants to call.

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I have had good success with pain relief with the Mallinckrodt brand. I think the Qualitest are just as bad as actavis as far as potentcy is concerned but they do not cause the anxiety issues for me. I haven't had as severe anxiety issues with subsequent doses as I did the first day so I'm hopeful that my body will adjust to this Actavis brand fully over the next few days.

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