I have been taking 20 mg. oxycodone for about 3 yrs. I recently changed pharmacies. the oxycodone they gave me is not the same.The new ones make me feel terrible. anxious,sweaty,very unpleasant. Not at all like the ones I have been taking. Don't now what to do. If I keep taking I feel bad if I don't I go thought withdrawal. no good choice. please help. thank you. Distressed in Oregon.
Is there a difference in pills by different manufacturers?
Question posted by Steven Thill on 25 Nov 2017
Last updated on 13 January 2019 by Jim D3
3 Answers
To whom it may concern,
There is definitely a difference in generic manufacturers..I've had to change mine to have a pain medication that works effectively.
Actavis used to be fairly good but now ,not so much.Mellincrot( misspelled), new Watson,and others are no good..Rhodes is fair, but Kvk Tech and Sandos are better as far as immediate release oxycodone.Also I find Walgreen's and Snyder drug stores are better ,then any other drug stores.
I have talked to friends of mine and they agree with my diagnosis..
They cut opioids drugs in most all generic medications by as much as 40%..And if you believe the F.D.A or other government regulaters, I have some swomp land for sale..
Its a shame that because the U.S army entered a war in Afghanistan, the opioid capital of the world, our corrupted U.S media starts a propaganda machine against opioid pain pills to make them look better (Corporate ass sniffers)in the public eye.While people suffering badly, dying of terminal diseases, and severe injuries, struggle to get pain relief, responsibly.
Jim.D
Steven, I had the same issue with the same medication. My pharmacist and I looked into other options via her computer. Endocet is another name for percocet, oxycodone. Go with the Endocet (you're still charged generic price), this is the step I took. No more nasty side effects and the effectiveness is equal to that of your original medication!
Steven Thill; They should be the same I have taken just about all the different brands on Oxycodone and never had a problem. As far as facts from the FDA BOARD THE ONLY difference in these is the binder the active ingredients is the same But really we get used to one brand and our minds can fool us also I use this all the time. To be honest with you on any generic they are held to very high standards the same as the brand names and that is 3 to 4% difference on blood level which is not enough to bother anyone. Again the only real difference is the binders that are the stuff they mix the Oxycodone with this can vary and cause something different to work. You could ask the new Pharmacy if they can get the brand you are used to. for the next time. Best of luck.
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. I have been taking oxycodone for about 4 years. This is the first time I have had a problem. It isn't just a little different. They make me fell just terrible. Not just uncomfortable To the the point I can't take them. Hello withdrawal. Thank you chuck1957
Steven trust me it is really rare that this would happen but like any other company making it that is why they have recall's PLEASE call the new pharmacy tell them the brand you have been taking for so long and that this brand they gave you that you feel like your having withdrawals from it is there anything they can do. And please try and stay calm and understanding. This is the biggest pain in the butt when you working in the pharmacy you order it and they send you whatever damn brand they have And if they can't do anything call your doctor Monday tell the doc your problem. But don't think this is what happens to all generic drugs some people think or are so stubborn that the tell everybody generics are no good and the truth is all of the main drugs is there and at least 3 to 4% can vary which is the same as the brand name company. AGAIN MY FRIEND REMEMBER to TRY AND GET THIS PHARMACY TO STOCK THE BRAND YOU HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH SO YOUR GOOD NEXT MONTH.
lifelong OREGON IS THE ONLY PLACE TO BE. i REALLY WISH I COULD BE OF MORE HELP. WRITE BACK ANYTIME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU COULD NEED HELP WITH. cHUCK1957
I don't know way but they are starting to work well. For about 3 days it was terrible I still don't know why I felt so bad. Thankfully I am past that now. I want to thank you again for your help. Not everybody will step-up and try to help a stranger. You have been a big help. Thanks chuck1957
That is great STEVEN at least you will know if this happens my guess would be you had to become used to one of the binders that they use to hold the pills together or something just did not agree with you. You're just like me if I get a change in manufacture I just keep taking them and have never had a problem other than a day or two. If those darn brand name company would have to give the generic company all of the inert ingredients is would make it so much easier. glad it helped if you ever have a problem make sure you bookmark drug.com so you have a way to find us again.
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