[Skip]

I have had the Vicodin ES 7.5/750 APAP that tread M357.
I recently went to a different pharmacy and the vicodin generic they gave me said Watson 387 on it.

Both of these pills are 7.5/750 APAP generics for Hydrocodone.
So my big concern is why is it that when I take the Watson stuff, I'm don't feel it the same as the M367 and the pain relief is different???
Is one better than the other or??
Thanks
SK

[Denny]

You are not alone in your suspicion. The Watson brand of pain killers do NOT work as well as others. Endo is a safe choice and Mallincort (spelled wrong I'm sure but close) is sort of in third place. If you search the forum you will find others in agreement with me on this. You are the consumer...don't be shy about asking for a particular brand name when you get your 'scripts filled. A pharmacist who does not like you asking about brands is not worth working with anyway. Good luck..D.

[X-JUNKIE]

Sorry,but the answer you received---IS WRONG!!!!!!
I'll log on tomorrow with the right answer.Sorry,I have to make you wait--I have a baby to put to sleep. I'm also sorry,you were given false info.

[Denny]

Hi Skip - Your other responder should look up the word "OPINION". Most people could easily see by how my note was worded that it is an opinion and not a text book answer! As far as I know the whole idea of an opinion is that there is no "wrong" answer. I gave you the best info. I could based on my own use and from the feedback I get from my customers during the forty hours a week I work dispensing medication at a large pharmacy. Just trying to help! Again, good luck and if nothing else you can take this to the bank... the Watson products suck!

[painkiller]

I have extensive experience with different variations of Hydrocodone. Mallinckrodt or the M3XX pills seem to be the most effective for me. Watson's usually do not work as well for me, with the expection of Watson 540. Those are the most effective that I've ever had. They are 10/500 and light blue. I'd recommend trying those.
-painkiller

[Skip]

Well, Im convinced the watsons are terrible.. At least for my body chemistry.
I have taken up to 5 and hardly feel any pain releif or euphoric feeling where i can take 1-2 mallinkrodt hydro ES 7.5/750 and have the pain gone etc..
Pretty dissappointing thta these dont work and Ive paid for them.

I alos just got this Hydrocodone after a root canal called
Lorcet 10mg/650..
I have no idea what they are and havent tried them yet.
they are light blue with that says 3597 on one side and a cursive looking V on the opposite.
I cantr seem to find it on the pill Identifier.
I mean I know what it is but Id like to know more about it.

Thanks for the input everyone.

Ya know, I would rather not take anything and have no pain that to be on pain meds...

[tracilynn]

As someone who has had all three different pills, the name brand, and both generic, I will tell you that I have experienced nothing different between the three.

I hope this helps you!
Traci

[Frtwynr2]

Well it doesn't matter if it's watson or regular vicodin. It's the same ingredients = same effect. DUH

[benjetking]

As far as generic Hyrdrocodone goes....what you feel in the difference depends on the amount of caffeine (a-pap) in the actual batch..otherwise they are all the same! Stops the pain and lets you feel good.

[Cats Meow]

APAP is acetaminophen, not caffeine, and all generics are not equal, but hydrocodone is usually very consistant.