Is Watson 853 The Same As A Norco

THE 853 NORCO DOES NOT HELP MY PAIN AS WELL AS THE YELLOW TINTED ONES. PLUS THEY UPED THE PRICE DOUBLE. ## I used CVS for my prescriptions until last month, when I tried Walgreens to fill my script for Norco 10/325. When I saw they were white instead of yellow I thought I was given the 5/500 strength in error, since I knew those are white. I called Walgreens and was assured these Watson 853's were the exact same ingredients as the Norco 10/325. After taking my usual dosage, I was shocked to feel almost no relief....maybe 10% relief. After this happened, i went on the internet and read about others who had the same bad experience. Today when I got my new script I went back to Walgreens and told the pharmacy I wanted the other generic, NOT the Watson 853. They said that's the only...

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Many other people are telling me that ip 110 which is another generic form of hydrocodone 10/325, does not work for them nearly as well as watson 853, which is a better generic of the same thing - hydrocodone 10/325. Obviously, pharmacies are buying ip 110 cause they are cheaper. What else is known out there, and in other people's experience, is it the same? I would like to know? ## Hello, Dr. Moki! How are you? I've actually taken both of them, at different times when it was prescribed and found them both to work well for me. Just like any other medication, it can vary from person to person. The additional thing you have to remember is that most people don't post or talk about a medication, unless they've had a problem with it, there is a much larger number of people th...

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I took a couple from my new prescription yesterday, and let me tell you, they ARE NOT THE SAME. It felt like I had taken Xanax or Valium. Not the same feeling as Norco's... They made me sick after taking just two... I never throw up on regular pain pills. I do however, always throw up when I take benzo's... What's the deal with that. Of course I can't go to my doctor and ask him for a refill a week after I got this one. Plus it does nothing for my pain what so ever. I guess they changed it up to be less habit forming. I don't know... I just hope I got a bad batch or something because I will be taking these to the doctor to complain. ## It seems to me that an ever growing number of people are having similar issues with these newer white Watson pills. You can see the g...

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Do these tablets contain the same ingredients, to where you can take 2 different halves of them together? ## Yes, they both contain 10mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. (Norco NDC code for more information 0023-6021) Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just recieved a new prescription of norco 853 10/325. The last script was yellow and the new ones are white. The pharmacist said that Watson changed the color but the pill is the same, does anyone know if this is accurate? ## Watson has change a few different medications and the colors are different. But the Norco you're referring to is the same medication that you were prescribed prior. It is just as effective as the script you had filled before this one and it's a good thing that you ask the pharmacist, the pharmacist is correct. ## LuLu is correct and so was your pharmacist. There have been several posts on here recently about various Watson tablets being white now. It seems that some people were sensitive or allergic to the dyes they were using, thus they decided to do awa...

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I have a white oblong pill with Watson 853, is this the same pill as the Norco m367? ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? Yes, they are both listed as containing 10mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen, they are just manufactured by different companies. The FDA lists this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## How come the Watson 853 does not give me relief? I have taken the yellow and the white 10/325 hydrocone for a while and these new pills are clearly different. ## I noticed Lisa another person asking the same question I am asking why doesn't the Watson's work as well as the yellow ones. It i...

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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 have always went to Krogers and got my norco 10/325 manufacturers are Mallinckrodt. Never really had an issue as I only take 4 a day as prescribed by doctor for a car accident and injury i was involved in years ago. Well i am now on an insurance that is cheaper through walgreens. My problem is because I love to read, and have read that the ones to be filled Tuesday at walgreens are watson 853 and are white..? Are these good for the pain and the effectiveness we all normally search for with such pill or is it a waste of time. Ive read they go through actavis now and have read that they are not effective at all..0% for pain. Has anyone had this same issue or is it just a hype to all the addicts that think they notice differences in these meds. When I say addicts im not being judgmental ...

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oblong, yellow pill, 3601 on 1 side-V on the other ## what is the dosage of this medicatation ## i was taking the white oblong hydrocodone, i next got the new yellow ones, now i have to take twice as much or more for the same pain. What happened? ## I was given a scrip for hydrocodone/apap 10/325. The pills are yellow elliptical shaped with 3601 imprinted on one side and a V on the other side. What is this generic for? ## I received generic Norco from Watson pharm. and light yellow, Watson 853, not as effective as the 1st RX, that I received from this new pharmacy. (I was using Wal-greens, go angry when asked to count pills with me.). The 1st RX was a darker yellow, and had a large V. I really felt relief. For the Manufacturer, Mfg:QUALI. How can I get the same effective medication. I a...

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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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I have some YELLOW oblong pills from Pakistan. Pill says WATSON 853 and is yellow football shaped. Is suppossed to be Vicodin 10/325. Does not stop pain. Is it safe? I think I've been scammed by Pakistan. ## This tablet does contain 325mgs of Acetaminophen and 10mgs of Hydrocodone, a generic for Norco, Vicodin and its generics, usually contain more Acetaminophen. This is a narcotic pain reliever, these same tablets are available in the US as generics from pharmacies that carry them. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can find more information on the medication here: The problem you may be running into, if you have never taken this generic before, is that the FDA does allow generics to differ from their name brand counterparts, in the...

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I took 1on sunday.8 days later i took a dot drug test.well it show up.thats the first in many weeks ## i havent been taking my hydrocodone i have a urine test in 2 days will 4 10mg be enough to test positive ## I am in a pain clinic and they give me a urine test every time i go. Well i ran out early.i was able to come up with three norco 10s will i be ok if i take them three or four hours ahead of time? ## If I take a #10 hydrocodone the night before a urine test the following day, will it show up in my urine test? ## Does norco and vicidon come up the same on a drug screen? ## Did it I've got same problem I've got test for Watson 853 but don't have so got m367 and I have drug test ## 1, ONE will be enough! Hell a half will show up. Good luck.

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