Actavis Yellow 853

Why would my son have a round yellow pill with 853 and a half moon on it? What would it do to him? I need to know the effects of it. ## Actavis Pharma lists this tablet as containing 3mgs of Guanfacine, which is high blood pressure, certain cardiac conditions, and ADHD. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, and insomnia. You can find more information by clicking this NDC code: 00228-2853 Is there anything else I can help with?

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The other side says 853,why? Round yellow pill with 853 on one side and half moon on the other ## I also found a pill with 835 on one side and a half moon on the other, it's also yellow. I can't seem to identify it. Help! ## I found a round yellow pill with half a moon on one side and 853 on the other side.. It's kind of thick and I can't seem to find out what it is.. Its not oblong like the lortabs are so I know that can't be what it is, so can anyone help me out here.. ## @original poster and post #2, The round yellow pill you're describing marked with 853 on one side and a half moon (Actavis logo) on the other, reportedly contains 3mgs of Guanfacine hydrochloride extended-release. This medication is marketed for its use in treating high blood pressure and ADHD...

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pill is yellow oblong 853 watson ## The pill in description is Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (325 mg - 10 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. Manufacturer: Actavis (formerly known as Watson) National Drug Codes: 0591-2172 (Actavis) / 0591-0853 (Watson) Inactive Ingredients: -Croscarmellose Sodium -Crospovidone -Magnesium Stearate -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Povidones -Starch, Corn -Stearic Acid -D&c Yellow No. 10 -Aluminum Oxide You can learn more about this drug on the page for Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone Details Hope this helps! ## I wish there was a way to post a pic I have got these darkish yellow watson 853 pills and they seem fake to me. idk why they just do and also feel fake... can anyo...

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## wut is watson 853? ## yellow ## Watson 853 is Acetaminophen & Hydrocodone, generic Vicodin. ## A Watson is a Generic Norco, Not vicodin ## Do watson 853 taste a little sweet ? Mine have a sweet taste. Anyone know. Thank you ## The ones I got do to. I have taken a lot of different pills and I never tasted a sweet one not really doing anything for me either I thought it was fake or something.I wish someone would inlightin me ## Watson 853 is reportedly identified as Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (325 mg - 10 mg). Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone is a combination of two types of pain medicine to treat moderate to severe pain. For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Actavis (formerly known as Watson) and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 0591-2172. You can l...

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My pill for hydrocodone 10/325. Is white, oblong and had 3601*v imprinted on it. Just got it from Walmart. Is this the correct pill? I am used to taking the yellow oblong. ## Yeah I got mine today and to my surprise they were white not yellow but very similar except for the white is V 3609 and the yellow is V 3601. I was dissapointed because I hate the white ones no matter what brand. I hope they don't stopped making the yellow like watson did. Now they serve u watson 853 in white! ## Many people here on MedsChat are saying the same thing about these V 3609 white pills being less effective. I think Post #1 is right about the white ones lacking efficacy all across the board from one manufacturer to the next. I've noticed a growing trend in action - Actavis's generic norco for...

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So recently I received a white Watson 853 that looks identical to the yellow ones; size, shape, imprint. Everything checks out except it does not feel as strong as the yellow. I was then told that Watson is not manufacturing yellow ones anymore so I checked the Watson/actavis website. They had no info on white 853. Are these fake? ## Hi Michael, Where a bouts did you get the pill from? If you didn't purchase it from an authorized seller, you could most definitely have a counterfeit. The only other thing I can think of, is that it may just be an old version that is no longer on the market. I believe Actavis pharmaceuticals now owns Watson pharmaceuticals so here is a link to the contact page of Actavis Pharma's website if you'd like to ask them about the pill you have: actavi...

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I got a blue pill with Watson 853 and it's supposed to be 10/325 Norco. They seem chalky and taste funny. I'm concerned because my ex-boyfriend picked them up for me against my better judgment. ## Dear Asia, Legitimate Watson 853 is supposed to be either yellow (old version) or white (new version). If it's blue I would get them analyzed by a lab immediately and/or safely dispose of them, because my better judgment tells me they are counterfeit and may contain something else altogether that could potentially be harmful. The original yellow Watson 853 was made by Watson Pharmaceuticals prior to being taken over by Actavis, who reintroduced them as a white version with the same imprint. A lab analysis would at least determine if your ex-boyfriend was trying to poison you. Bette...

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I recently got a rx refill of white watsons imprint 853 on them and a few people have told me these are bad quality! They said if they break easily and taste like chalk they are counterfeit!? They made my dad real sick! ## Yes got some in my script a few days ago break easily and doesn't desolve in water ## @Boo, Watson 853 is actually reported to be a legitimate medication made by Watson Pharmaceuticals (now known as Actavis). So as long as your doctor prescribed them I wouldn't necessarily question their legitimacy. The idea about them coming off as being fake is quite common though, ever since Actavis changed the formula from the original yellow version. They say that only the yellow dye was removed, but this clearly isn't the case when countless other patients have repor...

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Si puedo redinir msa de esta pastillas y en que fsrmasia la puedo compara ## Hi Victor, Did you by chance mean to say Watson "853" as opposed to "653"? I have not seen any white oblong pills with Watson 653. However, a white oblong pill imprinted with Watson 853 reportedly contains Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone bitartrate (325 mg / 10 mg); used for moderate to severe pain. For verification, it carries a National Drug Code of 00591-0853. Please also note that this pill used to be yellow, until the new manufacturer (Actavis) changed it to white. Please post back if you have any questions, comments or information to add. ______________________________________________________________ Google Translation From English To Spanish: Hola Victor, ¿Has querido por casualidad deci...

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I just wanted to know how much hydrocodone is in the Watson 353 pill? Is it 5 mg, 7.5mg or 10mg? ## Hello DeeDee, Unfortunately I was unable to find any pill imprinted with Watson 353, however, just in case you accidentally misinterpreted the imprint I did find a Watson 853 hydrocodone 10mg pill. Here is some information on the drug. (NDC 0591-0853) Manufacturer: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Active Ingredients: - Hydrocodone Bitartrate 10mg - Acetaminophen 325mg Inactive Ingredients: - croscarmellose sodium - crospovidone - magnesium stearate - cellulose, microcrystalline - povidonesstarch, corn - stearic acid - d&c yellow no. 10 - aluminum oxide Imprint: WATSON;853 Size: 14mm If this drug does not match what you have can you please provide me with some additional details such as the color...

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NDC Database

Guanfacine 3 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Actavis Pharma, Inc. ## Markings: 853 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0228-2853-11, 0228-2853-50 ## Active Ingredients: Guanfacine Hydrochloride