Watson 3203 Orange Vs White

What is the difference between the white and orange pill? My RX has switched to the white. I know it's cheaper so it would only make sense that there would be a reason. I also know that it effects me differently. I have noticed nausea and a lot of itching which seems to get worse after the third pill of the day. This means my evenings are very uncomfortable. It's like trading one evil for another. I have a lot of drug allergies so it could just be something small in the ingredients. I also do not tolerate many of the newer synthetic meds. Please advise.

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HI, Kelly! Sorry about the problem you're having.

According to the manufacturer, they have only removed the dye from them, because some people were having problems due to being allergic or sensitive to it. However, going by posts like yours and many others that have been made recently, it seems that something else is also different about them.

NDC (for the white version): 0591-2605
NDC (for the orange version): 0591-3203
Size (mm): 14
Manufacturer: Watson Laboratories

Inactive Ingredients (white version):
-Cellulose, Microcrystalline
-Croscarmellose Sodium
-Magnesium Stearate
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-Croscarmellose Sodium
-Crospovidone
-Magnesium Stearate
-Cellulose, Microcrystalline
-Povidones
-Starch, Corn
-Stearic Acid

NOTE: The National Drug Code (NDC) displays two different sets of inactive ingredients for the white version.

Inactive Ingredients (orange version)
-Croscarmellose Sodium
-Crospovidone
-Magnesium Stearate
-Cellulose, Microcrystalline
-Povidones
-Starch, Corn
-Stearic Acid
-Fd&c Yellow No. 6
-Aluminum Oxide

The best suggestion I can make is to talk to your pharmacist about it, they should be able to work with you in getting one in for you that you can use, without it making you miserable.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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