Actavis Oxycodone Is Terrible!

I used to take Watson percocet and never had any problems and it took away my pain. The Actavis is nothing like the Watsons and have terrible side effects and feels like you are taking a placebo - NO pain relief. If you have to take more to get any type of pain relief you will suffer alot of GI problems. Anyone else notice this difference?

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Hi Lisa,

While I don't have personal experience with Actavis products, I have heard numerous complaints about most of their oxycodone and percocet tablets being far below what is considered standard quality.

I'm thinking there's a couple different things that may be at cause here. Excess amounts of binders/fillers are usually the first to be blamed for those who experience GI related issues. This is likely the case with most generic meds and that is, they typically contain more fillers and less active ingredients than a brand name. So if you find yourself having to take more for extra relief, you may also be getting a double dose of genetically modified substances or toxins (such as propylene glycol).

The FDA allows up to 25% variability in the amount of active ingredients contained in generic meds. This alone is probably enough to not have it work for some people.

I hope that you've been able to find some sort of relief in the meantime.

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Please sign my petition at change.org in regards to Actavis selling placebo blank oxycodone.

Thank you
Tracy

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I need at least five signatures in order for the petition to even be seen. I suffer with chronic pain and Watson always worked. Actavis not only gives no pain relief but I've developed gastro problems including acid erosion on my stomach.

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The Actavis a333 does not work!!!! I have been taking watson for 3 years and never had a single issue.

Then 2 months ago...I was given Actavis a349. It worked just like watson. The next month...I was given Actavis a333...it didn't work at all.

Its not the brand...its the FORMULATION. I called Actavis and filed a complaint. They agreed but said they couldn't swap them for me...I hope they start supplying the a349 formula..a lot of people have been affected.

By complaining to Actavis about getting their bad a333 pills...they will refund you the cost of the pills.

We have to suffer for the rest of the month so its better than nothing. And they might do something about it.

When you do call and get the VM...leave a message. They will call you back in a couple of days.

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