Does anyone know where I can find this medication? I've been on it for years and it works great for me. I recently refilled my prescription and they gave me Sandoz clonazepam and it is absolutely horrible it does not work and the side effects are bad.
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Looking for Actavis clonazepam pink round r33?
Question posted by Bugbytes on 8 Jan 2018
Last updated on 7 October 2020
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7 Answers
anniegogetyergun
29 May 2019
Express Scripts fills my clonazepam script with 0.5 mg pink tablets distributed by Actavis.
Splint60
3 Jan 2020
I just spoke to Express Scripts today and they state that Teva is not selling (Actavis) clonazepam. They discontinued it for good so far. It seems to be quite the roller coaster effect.
Suza2711
11 Jan 2020
I am also looking everywhere for Actavis. I'm scared of switching back to TEVA. My CVS has 6 bottles and they're going to hold them back for me. But after that I don't know what I'm going to do...
anniegogetyergun
29 Jan 2020
I just found out from TEVA the company that bought out Actavis has stopped its manufacturing of Actavis clonazepam 0.5 mg tablets. Read on for more information and contact information:
January 29, 2020 - Just spoke with Teva Medical Information Department to discuss the differences between Teva generic brand clonazepam 0.5 mg tablets that were discontinued for approximately one year and were reintroduced into the market approximately 2 months ago. The Actavis brand (TEVA acquired Actavis) has been DISCONTINUED.
If you wish to verify this information, please call TEVA at 1-800-545-8800 option 3, option 4 between hours of 9-5PM ET. Their email is: tevacs@tevapharm.com
Here are the differences between TEVA generic and Actavis clonazepam 0.5 mg tablets:
Teva - tablet is yellow marked "TEVA" on one side with a score mark and the nuber 832 on the other side of the tablet. The National Drug Code (NDC) is: 00093-0832-01 (last 2 digits will vary due to #
of pills in the stock bottle).
Active Ingredients:
0.5 mg clonazepam
Inactive ingredients:
corn starch
lactose monohydrate
magnesium stearate
microcystaline cellulose
povidone
yellow d and c #10 aluminum lake
Actavis 0.5 clonazepam has been DISCONTINUED approximately 10/2019 - pink tablet R33 on one side and the other side has a score mark. The National Drug Code (NDC) is :00228-3003-11 (last 2 digits will vary due to # of pills contained in the stock bottle. )
Active Ingredients:
0.5 mg clonazepam
Inactive ingredients:
corn starch
lactose monohydrate
magnesium stearate
microcystaline cellulose
b and c red #30 aluminum lake
Bugbytes
7 Oct 2020
Does anyone know where you can still get a supply of the actavis 0.5 clonazepam pink pill r33?
There must be a supply out there somewhere still if anyone knows can you please send me a message thank you
Splint60
18 May 2019
Has anyone found out whether or not the Actavis/Genewich clonazepam, pink pill, has gone back on the market?
(0.5mg). Since they discontinued that one, I went on the Teva, yellow pill, clonazepam which caused my heart to feel like it was being twisted! I had to go on the brand medication, which is extremely sedating. I take as little as possible and take it at night and I feel like I'm exhausted all the time! And it's so expensive! Does anyone know if they brought the pink tablet back on the market and please tell me if you know where I can get it from, what drug stores?
Bugbytes
18 May 2019
Have you tried Walgreens?
Splint60
3 Jan 2020
Actually yes. I tried Walgreens. No luck. But I did manage to get it from Wegmans. Up until this past month when they're tier that they're working with from the pharmaceutical company is not providing this particular tablet. They're providing the Teva and the other generic. But it seems like Teva is doing away with Actavis tablet since they bought them over.
Mimi_13
21 Feb 2020
For those that the Activas formula worked for I believe that we need to do the same thing that the Teva lovers did. Why would it be difficult to make both formulas. I'm on a mission because my life is an absolute wreck right now. How are we supposed to function?? We have to work and live our lives while big pharma plays around with our mental health?? Not today ladies and gentleman!!! This is an absolute nightmare!!!
Bugbytes
9 April 2020
Here we go again I was getting my actavis clonazepam just fine up until a few months ago.
Calling around to different pharmacies trying to find it and CVS said they had it so I went to go pick it up and it says actavis / Teva on the bottle
The pill looks exactly the same round pink r33 imprint on it
Unfortunately it does not work the same and I am having horrible side effects
Does anybody know where to find the original actavis formula? This is way too much and we shouldn't have to suffer on this merry-go-round.
Suza2711
5 May 2020
Have any of you been able to find it? My CVS just gave me their last 60. I had been stocking up, taking less but then due to the covid panic I was having major anxiety and depleted (stupidly) my extra supply. I'm thinking about calling around again but I'm wondering if it's useless. I only have one transfer and... get this nonsense... I was hoping to slowly switch from actavis to the new Teva. But... I've only had success finding actavis at CVS and Teva isn't shipping to CVS. So it's not like they could give me half and half whenever they ran out.
I guess I'll try calling just like some people said but I'm so skeptical about finding it. Plus there's the whole song and dance with calling, being put on hold and trying to explain. Only to be let down.
My questions are... anyone still finding it? If so where and if not how have you done on the new Teva (which I never had a problem with but have heard terrible stories... )
Torchlake1
19 Sep 2018
Costco just got this for me. I tried Walgreens, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, and a private pharmacy. None would even try to find it. Go to Costco.
cjkbme2w
17 July 2018
The Actavis brand is sold as such. If you want it, you need the Dr. to specify Actavis brand only. I know as I just did this through a local Rite Aid. If it says Teva on the script it will not be filled. Btw, I went from Teva to Genentech (brand) to Actavis. Could not tolerate the brand version due to chest pain
Catlove124
29 May 2018
So... I have been on Teva clonazepam 0.5 mg. per day for 20 years and just found out they are discontinuing it. I found a pharmacy that had exactly 30 tablets left to get me through this month into mid June. Prior to this when I did a refill I got the Mylan brand that knocked me for a loop (felt out of body etc). This is the only medicine I have ever been on long term. I called Teva today and since they bought out Actavis in 2016 they will be releasing the Actavis clonazepam by next week. It should be available mid June. I was on the “pink pill” the first 2 years and did fine before beinv switched to Teva. If pink one is not out by te time I need to refill, I am going to get the name brand. I am not chancing it again. I hope this post helps.
Bugbytes
30 May 2018
Thank you for posting this. It's been a nightmare contacting pharmacies after pharmacies trying to find the actavis pink 0.5. I was lucky enough to find it at Walgreens for a few months but now they are out and distributing Accord brand. So if Teva bought actavis I'm so glad they are bringing back the pink one. I pray they do. Thank you for posting this message.
Catlove124
30 May 2018
I will post again when I found out more information
Inactive
30 May 2018
Does this mean the pink pills will now be sold under the Teva name?
Catlove124
30 May 2018
No, it will be under the Actavis name.
Inactive
30 May 2018
I spoke to TEVA customer service today and they confirmed that TEVA is going to relaunch Actavis Clonazepam and TEVA clonazepam is obsoleted. The new NDC for the .5mg pills is NDC 00228-3003-11.
Splint60
3 Jan 2020
I'm not sure what state you are in, but from what I understand clonazepam 0.5 mg from activist is no longer being distributed. The pink tablet that is. I'm not sure how long again it's going to take. I managed to get it for a couple of months again last year, but now they're out of it again. What are they are discontinuing it for good I have no idea. But this roller coaster effect has got to stop! Activist should have never sold it without a contract stating that they would keep it on the market. The sad thing is, it's all about money, it's not about People's Health!!! What they don't understand is that some of us would almost pay a certain amount over to get what we need.
beckycarter
12 May 2018
Teva bought Actavis and has apparently stopped Actavis clonazepam distribution in my state as of this week! It is the only brand that works for me and I've been on it for years. I am terrified over this.
PFF
21 Jan 2018
Walgreen's special-ordered this for my wife when the Mutual Drugs Network stopped carrying it. On January 15th, they gave here the nine tablets they had in stock and said it is on long-term back order. Hope to get this resolved soon. My wife is very sensitive to meds, and Clonazepam from other manufacturers have upset her stomach. The pill she takes is 0.5mg (pink, stamped R-33).
Bugbytes
21 Jan 2018
That's exactly what I have been taking for years. The round Pink R 33 by actavis Clonazepam. I can not tolerate anything else. And have been suffering horrible symptoms from another generic.
I can't believe this med is on long-term backorder. I wonder just how long it will be?
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I'm going to call Walgreens and pray that they have some in stock
ibbobbiep1
28 Feb 2018
I am having the same problem. Is there anywhere to find the pink pill still. I am having side effects as if I was withdrawing from it.
PFF
2 March 2018
UPDATE: Walgreens ordered a version of the drug which my wife can tolerate. The manufacturer is ACCORD. It is an orange pill with the numbers "1 2" on the front. I hope this info is helpful to others.
ibbobbiep1
2 March 2018
I am taking the Accord drug now, but I still feel off. I am hoping they bring back the pink pills. Thank you for your comment.
janice47
17 Aug 2018
Your wife is on Actavis Brand. 5 mg
renjoi823
15 March 2019
CVS carries the pink pill R33. I was on the yellow round pill e63 & was recently changed to the pink E33, but I have not tried them yet. I was very satisfied with the yellow pills. I only take as needed so I really hope I don't have any adverse reactions.
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