Has anyone else been having a problem with 1mg alprazolam made by Actavis?

I have used Activis brand alprazolam, for years, and it has worked great. However, my pharmacy has changed to a different generic. They gave me the greenstone script a year or so ago, and it did nothing. When my anxiety gets bad, I pass out, so have to have this med. They have also changed their generic brand of Bupropion. I do not understand, I thought generics were the same as name brand, and supposed to be cheap(er), definitely not so, nor are generics the same. The Activis Bupropion I have been getting went from $21. to $250. I can no longer afford the meds I desperately need.

I prefer Greenstone (alprazolam) because they are consistent, seem time-released (at least for me), and the cleanest form of this particular drug, next to Xanax itself. It is made by Pfizer, and good quality. I've had Breckinridge and it's okay, much better than this brand I got early last year by the name of Aurobindo, after my pharmacy chain switched to that particular generic brand. It was horrible. I'm being kind in giving it a 'C' rating. It would immediately begin to dissolve like a baby aspirin the minute it hit your mouth. Horrible generic, cheaply made, and inconsistent with their batches. It's no fun being anxious and taking something to help... and it let's you down. I never like taking my regular dosage, and it makes it a tad bit harder. I hope Greenstone and some pharmacies will recognize their customers' needs, but I'm sure it comes down to the dollar. ps I'm new to doing this sort of thing, so forgive me for being so wordy.

I am also having a problem with the generic for alazopram by Actavis it is not just a bad batch their alazopram is trash. Every time I get these it’s awful! I am prescribed 0.5’s and whatever is in the Actavis brand doesn’t do anything! I’m upset because I just filled my script and got a terrible surprise when I opened it and saw they gave me the Actavis ones. I actually prefer Breckenridge for a generic those actually help my anxiety attacks and I can even break the 0.5’s in half. I wish I could bring the Actavis ones back (yeah I know not possible) this whole month will be a mess for me with these placebo pills.

Yes I had severe problems which included a complete lack of efficacy.

Although it is very difficult to find a generic that is stable and has good efficacy, I have found that Teva is the best.

Avoid Mallinckrodt

Thank God I decided to look this up. Thank you thank you thank you for posting. I used to have Actavis all the time it was the only one Walgreens used then they changed to Sandoz and they were great. Then I changed to a new pharmacy that had Actavis and I didn’t think much of its last Sunday it started. I’ve been up at night shaking and going through what seems like withdrawals. I’m jittery and feel out of my mind. I only take .5mg and have for 16 years. Was always PRN but last few years it’s been daily. And now out of the blue I’m experiencing horrible feelings. Must be something in the new Actavis fillers or something. Back to Sandoz I go. I am so scared and feel so weird. This is not right I wish companies wouldn’t change formulas like this.

Wow, I thought I was crazy, but thought I’d google it just to see! I’ve been feeling like i’ve been going through withdrawals when taking my 0.5 Actavis alprazolam, but when I take my old 0.25 Sandoz alprazolam from 2016 (yeah, expired) it works so much better! I thought I was building a tolerance, until I realized that my anxiety hasn’t been this bad until Walmart switched manufacturers. I’ve been wanting to call around to different pharmacies to see what they carry, but I’m too embarrassed that they’ll think I’m a junkie. I’m miserable though. Hyperventilating, having muscle twitches and panic attacks. Always tired. This should be illegal. Hope everyone finds some relief soon!

Yes, I have had the very same problem with Actavis brand - I had been taking Greenstone alprazolam (which is owned by Pfizer) and doing fine. But when I switched to Actavis, it was like I was taking nothing, and I felt like I was going into withdrawal, with increasing anxiety verging on panic. Plus Actavis alprazolam leaves grit in your mouth if you dissolve it under your tongue (which I prefer to do as that's faster acting), whereas Greenstone alprazolam dissolves fast and completely, leaving no trace of debris. I see that Actavis alprazolam is marked as "discontinued" - as it should be - because it is worthless and trashy. Back to Greenstone only.

Breckenridge generic Xanax is absolute garbage. It is now the predominant generic. Kroger, CVS, Rite Aid, and others.
It does not work. I am an essential worker. The Greenstone generic did what it was supposed to do. Reduce or eliminate my anxiety. Breckenridge does neither. There needs to be an investigation as to why this brand generic has so many complaints.
I hope the poster was correct in stating I could get ANYTHING OTHER THAN BRECKENRIDGE at an independent or smaller pharmacy chain.

I have been on the Actavis generic for years and Walgreens just switched to Sandoz for my prescription a week ago. It has been horrible. It's not working and Walgreens says that they no longer have a contract with Actavis and that they have not distributed the Brand Xanax for 20 years. This is remarkable that the "business of pharmaceuticals" is above "quality of consumer care" or is it ...
Elysia

I am having this exact issue!!! So glad I googled this and found someone else. Did you ever figure it out? Costco just started using their alprazolam and it does not work I feel like I’m having withdrawals!

I am dealing with the exact opposite experience right now. I have been taking generic Xanax made by the manufacturer Activis for the past 3 years, and Walgreens just switched the manufacturer to Greenstone. Let me tell you, it was hell for the first 2-3 days I had a horrific headache I couldn’t get rid of, felt super tired and bit of the withdrawal symptoms (adverse effects, like pure anxiety).

After time I think our bodies get used to and form a dependence on the exact formula of the generic Xanax and filler bonded with it, so even the slightest change to the filler makes us feel “off”.

The good news is that I have been through this experience before and it does get better after a few days. Within a week your body should be adjusted to the new formula. Good luck to you!

The same thing happened to me, It’s really causing problems with my quality of Life. I really wish they would just stop messing with the medications

I just want to thank all of you who commented on this post, as well as the original poster. Actavis has been awful for me for the past year and not sure when it got switched up on me. I'd asked my pharmacy about their other generics 6 months ago and was told Dava was the only other one. Now, today--- a pharmacist I'm buddies with looked up Greenstone and ordered it for me -- next up will be insurance not covering it knowing my luck... but this thread helped me to figure out that Actavis is the culprit, as i have some other things I thought it could have possibly been as well... now I'm convinced-- thanks so much!