genaric oxycontin

[kcollin4]

got a script filled mon. for 80mg oxycontin was given genaric 80s not completely satisfied with genaric also not that much cheaper.looked allover the net nothing to be found about them has anybody else seen them or used them?

[toykoon]

I also take 80 mg Oxycontin and it's also the generic kind. I can't really tell the difference as I have chronic pain no matter what I take. The oxycontin just makes the pain bearable and either brands do ok with me. You will not find a pharmacy online that will sell any Oxycontin, or any other Class II narcotic.

[Phospheros]

I have heard similar comments from a few others about the generic Oxycontin not releasing as controlled, or being as potent (however that person measures potent) as the Purdue version. Though they both contain 80mg of Oxycodone, I'm not sure that the binders, and time release mechanism that they employ in the generic is exactly the same as the Purdue version. I expect it is not. You'll have to tough it out this month, but next month when you see your doctor get him to write "Brand Name Oxycontin Dispense As Written" on your script and you will get the Purdue version, provided you are willing to pay the cost.

I've heard similar gripes about the 10mg Oxy & Percocet tablets made by Watson not being as good as the Endocet/Endo Labs version. The FDA says they are the same, but anyone who ever owned a Yugo knows it's not as good as a Fiat. Every once in awhile in generics there is some difference.



Are you numb yet? No. AARRGGGGGHH! I told you I wasn't numb! Sorry, I didn't believe you.

[Zaleski25]

Has anyone found out any more info about these new generics because they are DEFINITELY not the same or as good. I have tried to research them MANY MANY times and all I find is that they are the same, they are called AB-rated Bioequivalent Versions...whatever that means??!! What is the deal with them though, they are even very strange on the inside of the pill, anyone notice that?

[beam]

So far, all generics have been a touchy subject. All anti-convulsant
meds are brand name only when written and dispensed.
The personal and client experience that I've had seems to point to one
problem with generics, and that is:
Lack of quality control.
Maybe one day that won't be a problem.

~beam~