Got new form of a med I'm on, and it looks awful,help! The medicine is Clonazepam, generic for Klonopin, 0.5 mg and it's always been light yellow in color. Now it's bright orange, generic looking as hell, excuse my language. It has a 1 score line 2 on one side and nothing on the other. I just read it was from China and I don't really trust it. I remember a story on tv about how they put all kinds of chemicals in their meds, even road paint. It just worries me. What do you all think? Is Accord a good company or has it been around enough to know?
What do you know about ACCORD pharmaceuticals?
Question posted by mymy36 on 26 June 2011
Last updated on 23 September 2024
Added 16 July 2011:
Just wondering, has anyone ever gotten the yellow with the big M on it? Personally, those were my favorite of all. I know they have them in other counties around where I live, but I haven't been able to get them at my local pharmacy anymore. Do you know the brand, manufacturer,etc. of those? and, what did you think of them?
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hctz
25 March 2017
I just got a Hctz from Weiss instead of Costco. My blood pressure has gone up. I have a headache now for 2 days. The same 2 days on these new pills. My blood pressure has been 120/75 for years.
This happened to me once before when I had used Walmart. My husband and I had the same problem at the same time ,using Walmart.
Is there some place that will take these pillls and analyze them? I am fortunate, I get a headache when my pressure is up, some people don't. This is dangerous for those who do not check their BP.
Inactive
25 Feb 2017
Pharmacists - even (perhaps especially?) PhD Pharmacologists - do not like the question: "Is the generic the same as the brand-name?"
True, 'a molecule is a molecule' and no matter what size, shape, color should not matter.
BUT the fillers, binders... at LEAST... can affect the absorption and subsequent metabolism of a given RX. This is simple and well documented fact, peak blood-plasma levels, etc...
All this to say, there absolutely are variances!
My advice? Transfer the Rx to another pharmacy, first asking them what brand of Generic they will be filling it with.
Warning: They will HATE this request!!! Big-chain Pharmacies especially. Small, perhaps compounding-size (they know what I am talking about) pharmacies SHOULD gladly and patiently take the time to look up what brand of anything, and tell you in advance.
In short, transfer to a different pharmacy. But, I cannot guarantee that they will be delighted when you ask, "what brand of generic xyz will it be?".
P.S. Accord is garbage. That said, MANY US/EU/CA Pharma Cos have their products *produced* overseas. I would not necessarily blame China! ($$$ is your clue... )
nomorebenzos4me
22 Sep 2016
Hello. I am having problems with a brand change of another med and ran across your discussion. I am interested in your comments because I have been on clonazepam. With the best intentions my doctor prescribed it 18 years ago. It was like magic resolving my panic. Over time it was less effective, was increased in dose until I was prescribed 2mg up to 9 times a day as needed. I moved across country and my dose freaked out the new doctor. He insisted I decrease to no more than 6mg a day total. I did what he asked. Several times over the last 11 years of taking it at no more than 6mg a day I asked to be taken off of it. My complaint: It isn't doing anything so I don't want to take it. The doctor refused to help me get off safely, kept writing scripts for over a year without seeing me in person. Finally a social worker and my general practictioner (not the prescriber) approved a schedule for me to slowly get off of it. My first day without swallowing any was 11/21/14.
It took months of intense supervision by the doctor and mostly the social worker before I could function. I have had to learn to do the most basic things all over again. I now describe clonazepam as teflon-coating my emotions; nothing registered correctly. Great things were "so-so", awful things were "so-so".
I write about my experience without judgement of anyone. If you think you can't do life without the conazepam or if, like me, think it doesn't do anything maybe you can find a professional who has experience working with people on clonazepam to help them get off of it. For days I couldn't get out of my chair, pissed all over myself and didn't know it, had to be reminded to eat and drink and truly to breathe. Coming off it alone in my house was rough. I will not take that stuff ever again. My life is clearer, emotions register properly. I will never be the same but this sure feels better. I wish all of you the best in doing what is best for yourself. Please Please Please do not go off your clonazepam without medical supervision if you choose not to take it any more.
Spanglelime
7 Aug 2016
So I've been taking 1mg Clonazepam for a long time, but always the TEVA, which are light green and scored. My latest script, and I only just opened the bottle last night, are a teal blue, and they're hitting me so hard and knocking me out whereas the green TEVAs don't even come close to that.
I spoke with my pharmacy to check it was the correct dosage and it is, but I've had problems with generics of other medications before (it's actually noted in my file at CVS to only use Amneal Phenytoin capsules, bc my body will not tolerate the switch).
It's always the same spiel... the generics are identical there shouldn't be any problem, there is no change. The drug molecule may be identical but the fillers and binders are certainly different.
This thread has made me feel a lot better now, especially reading that the binders are a lot looser and let more of the drug go at once. No wonder I was comatose!
Mimi Kutz
18 May 2012
I have been on clonazepan a long time. My last refill was this orange pill manufactured by Accord. I have been on this brand for two weeks, and I feel like I am not taking anything. I feel wired day and night. I find myself taking extra pills , because this brand is not working or is not as strong for me.
drloomis82
8 Aug 2011
There's a massive shortage of the 0.5 MG Teva right now in my area. It's time to refill my 'script and all of the local pharmacies have different generics. Many of them say they haven't seen Teva in months. My health care provider has offered to write a script for name brand. Does anyone know is the brand Klonopin .5 MG tablets are scored? I tend to break them in half...
I really hope Teva gets back into the marketplace soon.
jbl88
9 Aug 2011
Yes, Roche (name-brand) Klonopin 0.5 is scored. It's also 'made right'. Not sure about the current cost, however. https://www.drugs.com/imprints/k-roche-1-2-k-klonopin-290.html ... shows the "K" imprint, with score, that is used on all Roche Klonopin.
The Teva shortage seems to be limited to dosages less than 1mg. My experience with Accord, as I've stated, has been ok, but when I switched back to some Teva's that I had I think that they are more precisely.
Years ago I was in a situation at UCSD (Diego) where I was (legitimately) gifted Roche 1mg, and they were much stronger than I'd been used to. If it was any indication, the 0.5mg would be very effective, assuming they're cost-effective.
drloomis82
9 Aug 2011
Thanks for the info. I agree that the shortage is limited to doses of less than 1 MG for the Teva brand. (The pharmacist said that 0.5mg is, by far, the most popular dose.)
Anyway, the brand name wasn't cost effective. The insurance wouldn't cover it, even with the mandate of the healthcare provider, I was told and it would have been $100+ out of pocket. Crazy! Also, barely any of the pharmacies said that they had the brand name in stock. Only one did, out of about 11 that I called.
There seems to be a shortage of .5mg in general. Some large pharmacies that I called (CVS) didn't even have any generics in stock at the time of the call. Who knows...
It actually worked out, though. I kept calling different pharmacies and I scored one CVS about 40 min. away that had quite a lot of the Teva brand in stock. I was able to my script for 90 tablets filled without the slightest issue. The girl taking my scrip said they had a "ton" of the Teva brand in stock and she wasn't aware of a shortage on the 0.5mg. (This wasn't the case with 99% of the other pharmacies that I called.)
On the bright side, I had called Teva directly today, before I was able to find a place that had the Teva generic in stock and they said that they are no longer back ordered on the 0.5MG clonazepam and that they are actively shipping out bottles of 100 and 500 to distributors. So, there does appear to be light on the horizon for those of us who prefer--and who have come to rely upon--the quality Teva generic.
I agree that Accord isn't totally bogus, like the Mylan generic. Accord definitely has "loose binders" and dissolves very quickly, but it could have been worse, I guess.
I wish I could try the K-cut brand just to compare, but it's unlikely that will ever happen as they are so rare to come across. From the general consensus of just about everything I've read, Teva is the next best replacement.
jbl88
29 July 2011
I received a Rx of the Accord 1mg clonazepam today, and am always curious about the differences in manufactures. This Accord does seem to be poorly bound-together, but potency seems on par with the Teva-branded clonazepam that I'm used to (and prefer over Mylan clonazepam -- it seems noticeably weaker). Pharmacists probably get annoyed with me about these matters, and yes, 'a molecule is a molecule', so it really *shouldn't* matter who MFG's a given substance, but I think it does.
drloomis82
29 July 2011
I agree. Most pharmacists do seem a bit annoyed when you question them on generics, but there are studies out there showing that not all generic brands are created equal. For some medications, it may matter less than others, but I think it's important for this type of medication--none of us need to be in propelled into withdrawal symptoms because we've received a "weaker substitute."
Everyone seems to report that the Mylan generic is among the worst. Accord definitely seems to have weak binders, but I'd venture a guess that it's better than Mylan by a long shot. I guess I'll try to stick with the Accord for now.
Right now, I'm mixing between then Accord and the Teva that I have left to maximize what's left of my previous Teva scripts. I notice that the Accord brand begins to break down and dissolve as soon as it hits my tongue, which isn't the case with the Teva. (The Teva stays in tact before it's swallowed.) While the Accord might not be too much different, my theory is that it's absorbed by the body much quicker than the Teva, as it's nearly gone before it's swallowed and, therefore, would leave the body sooner as well. Not sure if this is true or not, but that's why I'm alternating between the Teva and Accord.
Hope Teva gets back on track soon. I called a bunch of local pharmacies today and none of them had it in stock for the .5 MG doses. (Many did have the 1 MG, however.)
jbl88
29 July 2011
Where I live (Midwest USA) Mylan seems to be the stock of choice for the big pharmacies, except for CVS, which carries Teva (at least in the 1mg that I'm prescribed.) I filled this recent Accord clonazepam Rx because I hadn't heard of Accord before. Indeed I think that the Accord is so loosely bound that the dose is being absorbed quickly, which is fine by me except it could lead to greater 'bounces' in the blood-levels, and that could be problematic for some people.
Mylan, in the experience of apparently everyone, is consistently sub par. The internet is subject to huge rumors, but the Mylan klonopin thing is constantly being supported by new people's experiences -- people who otherwise hadn't even heard of the 'problem' but instead came to find out first-hand.
That said, I've had no problems with other Mylan products, but then I've had less experience in those cases to compare it to.
Of note, Costco Online pharmacy stocks Teva clonazepam, and even though my insurance isn't accepted through them, 90 ct/1mg Teva was only $10 and some change. You don't need to be a Costco member to fill prescriptions with its pharmacy (same with Sam's Club and the like).
If this Accord doesn't work out for me, it's either back to CVS (I hate dealing with my local CVS), or back to Costco Online.
drloomis82
29 July 2011
Very good information indeed, JBL88. Keep us posted on how your experiences go with your Accord script so we can document our subjective experiences with this relatively rare generic form of clonazepam.
Costco is a good idea. I do have a membership to Costco, but I've never filled a 'script there. I'm not sure how it works with on-line ordering, but it's worth looking into.
drloomis82
30 July 2011
I checked Costco's online pharmacy and they currently have Accord as a generic alternative. Looks like Accord is flooding the market at the moment. I must admit, I don't want to ingest anything from China with all the recent "quality control issues" they've had (tainted chocolate, poisonous toys, etc.).
Perhaps I should request my provider to write "no substitution" for brand. I've never had the brand before; Teva was always adequate. Anyone know if the .5 MG brand Klonopin tablets are scored? I usually break them in half as part of my dosing schedule.
jbl88
30 July 2011
drloomis82: Did you call a local Costco, or their online pharmacy located in Washington state? My last refill from them (online), about six weeks ago, was TEVA.
In any case, I think I'm satisfied with the Accord-branded 1mg clonazepam, but it's only been 36 hours. I take 3-4 mgs/day, spread out.
I have some more observations regarding it, but I'm going to wait a little while longer to help confirm.
jbl88
31 July 2011
In line with what I sort of expected, with it's tendency to dissolve more readily, there does seem to be a more pronounced onset of effect, appreciable enough to notice a somewhat stronger sensation than what I initially get with a TEVA.
Now whether it subsides more quickly, I can't really tell. By its nature of being a long-acting benzo in the first place, the more subjective or "your mileage may vary" will come into play for people. But it does seem to contain a correct amount of actual clonazepam.
Note that I'm taking them whole with a glass of water, but when allowed to dissolve in mouth you really get a sense of the measure of medicine.
Unscientific as all this may be, I get the impression that it contains a right proper dosage.
The 1mg tablets aren't scored so I imagine trying to break them in half might result in uneven pieces. I think that would be my only complaint, if I wanted or needed to break them in half. Otherwise I now consider it a decent substitute for TEVA clonazepam, my usual preference.
I believe I will fill the remainder of the script (1 refill) at the same pharmacy, instead of going out of my way to locate TEVA, this one time at least. But generally speaking I -- like about everyone else here -- am a bit more confident with the overall consistency of TEVA.
drloomis82
31 July 2011
JBL88. I think you're assessment of the Accord brand is far. I, too, have noticed a quicker onset and I'm not completely dissatisfied with the brand, but I've been mixing it with the Teva that I still have in stock so I really haven't experienced having just the Accord brand in my system for any length of time. I figure that by mixing the Teva and Accord together, I will maximize the Teva supply that I have left and mitigate any possible symptoms that the switch to Accord may bring.
The poster above who documented feeling sluggish and "out of sorts" after being switched to the Accord is disconcerting. My guess is that, by it's nature of breaking down in one's system quicker, it's eliminating from the body quicker and this could cause some people to have some issues as it may not be as "long lasting" as the Teva which seems to maintain its "structural integrity" a bit better.
I just checked the Costco pharmacy online. I live in Massachusetts but there online pharmacy seems to be nationwide and they list the "generic alternative" to be the Accord brand for all forms of clonazepam at this time.
Please continue to post your thoughts and experiences with the Accord generic, as will I. There isn't too much information about this generic form on-line, so we need all the anecdotal feedback that we can get. I agree that "mileage varies" but the observations are helpful nonetheless.
Here are my observations, thus far:
I seem to notice the following regarding the Accord brand: (I am taking the scored 0.5 MG tablets.)
-The binders appear to be very "loose" and "weak." The pill will start breaking down as soon as it enters my mouth.
-The onset is quicker, both when swallowed and put under the tongue. This quicker onset does seem to provide a quicker and more "calming effect" initially, however it may not be as "long lasting" at the Teva brand which takes longer to feel and isn't as "pronounced."
-The pills break and crumble much easier than the Teva brand, again due to the weak and loose binders and overall quality.
-I have started have some strange bowel movements and "stomach noises" since starting the Accord. (Nothing has changed in my diet or lifestyle pattens, but this could be due to anything really. I report it only because it does seem to coincide with starting the Accord.)
-I haven't noticed any dramatic differences in terms of the "strength" of the Accord but, due to the fact that I've been alternating between what's left of my previous Teva 'scripts and the Accord, I cannot judge the Accord on its own merits.
Esm40089
25 Feb 2017
I know this is a very old thread but I just tried the Accord 2mg Clonazepam today for the first time. I find them to be of good quality and have zero complaints. I've been getting the TEVA brand regularly for a while now since I moved, but I've tried Actavis, Sandoz, Qualitest, Teva, Mylan and now Accord. When pharmacist claim that they're all the same that's actually a false statement. It is true that people react differently to certain binders/fillers etc plus how quickly or slowly people metabolize these mixtures of chemicals.. well... you get the idea. BUT GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES ARE ALLOWED A 20%+/- OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT!!! Not to mention the fact that it's damn near impossible to monitor every plant around the world pumping out these meds some of which have been shut down by not meeting the quality standard requirements. But I digress.
It's no coincidence that a LARGE majority of people find Mylan clonazepam to be awful just the same as a large majority of people find Teva to be great. I myself prefer Actavis. If not Actavis then Teva, Accord or Sandoz. Qualitest if worse comes to worse and I refuse to take the Mylan brand.
graymalkin75
27 July 2011
I was taking the Activis generic and got switched over to the Accord brand about 2 weeks ago. I play sports regularly and after switching over to the Accord I feel like my speed and reaction time is greatly diminished. At first I thought I just needed more sleep, more vitamins or something else. I finally backtracked the period where I started feeling so sluggish to the change in meds. This change has significantly reduced the quality and enjoyment of my life, I can't find any one around here that has Activis so I'm going to try Teva. I would highly advise against trying the Accord.
graymalkin75
27 July 2011
Just a quck update: Apparently I was taking Teva but the pharmacy changed brands twice within two months so when I asked what brand they used to carry the person told my Activis (which they only carried for about a month). I've never had any problems with generics before, but I guess I've learned my lesson about taking the manufacturer for granted. Also, when I spoke to the pharmacist in person she told me that quite a few people were coming back and saying that the Accord generic was not working for them. Buyer beware!
HeroinADDICTOC80
27 July 2011
@graymalkin75- Sorry to hear that, it sucks. Give the Teva brand a Shot. Everyone reacts to "things" differently. I have never heard anyone or of anyone, whom ever had anything bad to say about tevas' clonazepam-which is unusual (for 50 different patients all to prefer Teva brand); I personally think that Teva brand is spot on perfect clonazepam. ACTAVIS* (formerly purepac) are imo fine-average potency [nothing to write home about] clonazepam tabs. Yet I prefer those and the Teva(one of my 1st choice) over the "accord" as I found accord to be less potent, therefore less desirable TO ME. To each their own. I Hope The Teva is perfect for you.
drloomis82
28 July 2011
I agree. The Teva brand is very good quality. I've been taking Teva, 0.5 MG for two years and it's never been an issue. I'm not sure why Accord is being pushed around so much lately, but it's definitely not the same.
If you search for reviews on generic Clonazepam online, you can barely even find Accord mentioned. It seems to be a very rare brand.
From what I understand, there's a shortage of the Teva .5 MG pills right now. I hope they get this resolved soon.
drloomis82
28 July 2011
Guys, do you have any experience with the Mylan generic form of Clonazepam? Rite Aid states that there is a huge backlog of the Teva .5 MG tablets and all they have are Accord right now. I called a local CVS and they have Mylan in stock. (CVS stated that they too usually use Teva, but they cannot get any at this time.)
This is really unfortunate. They KEEP saying that all the generics are the same, but I know that they aren't. There only suggestion was to ask the provider to write a script for 1 MG Clonazepam because they do have a large stock of those tablets, but that won't work for me because I break the .5 MG tablets in half.
Man, this sucks. Accord isn't the best quality, but I fear Mylan may be worse.
HeroinADDICTOC80
28 July 2011
I HATED THE MYLAN BRAND. A Shady Pharmacist once gave me 14 or 15 of the gerenric 1mg's mixed in with my 15mg Roxicodone's-also green, same shape, the only diff is the roxi's say M(in a box) /15, and the 1mg clonazepam from mylan has M, no box/ c14... kinda similar... but they were awful. I actually still have a few of them in my benzo collection.
drloomis82
28 July 2011
Yes, I've heard nothing but bad things about the Mylan brand. I guess, if I can't get the Teva next month, it's best to stick with the Accord then. I actually called Teva today and they did confirm that they are backlogged and hope to have more 0.5MG tablets in the marketplace in August. They said it might still take a while for the pharmacies to get them, however.
This really sucks. I've been on the Teva generic, consistently, for two years. Never had any issues whatsoever. I have some saved up from past refills so I'm alternating between the Teva and Accord right now.
HAddict - In your opinion, how does the Accord rate? It's not as good as Teva, but it's better than Mylan?
What is so weird is that, if you search for generic clonazepam brand online, Accord is rarely mentioned. (This is just about the only site that has any mention of it.) Also, if you look at Accord's website, it seems like they make very few medications--about four kinds, including clonazepam.
Like Gray mentioned, I'll never take a generic for granted again. The pharmacist keeps telling me that "they are all the same," but I know that they aren't--from experience and from what others have reported.
de88ey
2 Jan 2017
I suffer from tremors and involuntary "jerking" - seizure like activity. I've taken Teva brand, which stops all of this horrible stuff from happening. My pharmacy has had a very hard time getting Teva, but usually comes through. At times I've had to settle for Accord brand, which does not stop the tremors completely. It scares my husband, because he's the one who has found me having seizures, afraid of losing me (a part of my personality or mental/physical functioning). This is proof enough to me that thinking a different brand than what usually works for you is NOT all in your head.
To tell you the truth, Accord is even better than Mylan for me. I settle for Accord because I know it will only allow me to jerk involuntarily, and I have never had a seizure on it. Still... tell that to my husband when I have episodes while we're trying to sleep EVERY night, all through the night. He is on high alert, ready to lug my 160 pound body through the house and to the car. Poor guy.. TEVA really is what works for me. I can get my psychiatrist to prescribe brand name only. Is brand name Klonopin even better? At least my pharmacy has this at all times.
lynnehushmail
10 July 2018
as of July 10 (today) I am finding Teva (activs….a US company) is on back order. Will this continue? I don't know. I don't want accord because it comes from China and has bad reviews here so that leaves accord. I read where this isn't the same or as good as Teva but I think we can kiss Teva goodbye. SO difficult finding a pharmacy that has 0.5 or even 1mg. Will this trend continue? Will it be a search every month? You cannot just quit this medication. Even at 0.5 mg. I'm willing to use other pharmacies. I live in Columbus Ohio. Thank you.
besslynn
23 July 2011
Same here, new generic accord pill that is only thing available and I'm extremely hesitant to taking a med made in China.
* China companies poisoned our petfood with fake protein, then after killing our pets, they put that same fake poison "protein" in their baby formula, killing and hurting infants there in China!
* Our FDA doesn't have enough people to keep up with outsourced manufactures and the US is cutting government programs such as the FDA on top of there not being enough monitoring as it is. I have serious doubts that an FDA agent has inspected the pill or will continue to inspect it.
I'm totally sketched to take this pill. This is rotten.
drloomis82
25 July 2011
I don't know what the deal is, but I hope that the Teva will be back in stock for my next refill. It seems like Accord doesn't produce many other drugs besides clonazepam.
Have you tried to yet? If so, have you noticed any difference. I've been taking mostly the Teva brand generic that I've had yet, but I've used the Accord a few times. Like the other posters mentioned, the pills seem to be of lesser "quality," in terms of how the crumble when broken in half and the binders do appear to be weak.
mereed
29 May 2012
thanks for letting me know theyre made in china. i had been going to stop and shop and had no side effects whatsoever from simvastatin. i switched to riteaid to save $4 and after 10 days had worse back pain ever! they were a different color from stop and shop. the pharmacist didnt tell me they use a difference mfg than stop and shop. i shouldnt have bought them! i was stuck with 3 month supply and couldnt return them.
dj1purity
24 Oct 2018
The website you linked to states Accord is out of Wales, England. Not China.
I also filed a side effects list for my Clonazepam 1 mg tablets stating they have delayed delivery, have breakthrough panic and anxiety, insomnia, ineffective in treating anxiety and panic.
I loved Teva brand and apparently my husband out of California can still get Teva brand pills. I have been reluctant to request them at my pharmacy here in Georgia bc they are so freaking conservative.
drloomis82
16 July 2011
Just an FYI: I called the pharmacy (Rite Aid) that I utilize and I spoke with the pharmacist about the change from my Teva generic to the Accord version. He said that they (the pharmacy) are experiencing huge issues with the company they use to get their generics from and that Teva is backlogged quite a bit and there is a shortage across the U.S.
He said to try a different generic next time if the Teva wasn't in stock and if the Accord wasn't working well. He stated that "they are grabbing whatever they can right now" (in terms of generics) and that the .5 MG is "by far the most prescribed out of the doses" which is why the .5 Tevas are hard to find right now.
I have taken a couple of the Accord doses and they do seem to be a bit "different," but I can't really say how. I definitely feel a little different than I did on the Teva and I much prefer the Teva. It seems to be a better quality generic.
I guess not all generics are created equal.
drloomis82
16 July 2011
Hey guys, I had the same thing happen today at my local pharmacy. I have been on generic Klonopin (the TEVA brand) for two years and it's worked well. I actually break the tablets in half and take them throughout the day.
I am on 0.5 MG dose and I recently was switched to the Accord Health Care generic version and I much prefer the TEVA brand. The Accord brand seems to be cheap as heck and crumbles when I break the pills whereas the Teva brand does not.
Any idea on what's up with the switch over? My pharmacy used Teva for YEARS and I never had an issue and when I filled my script today, I got these funny looking Accord-brand pills.
One this to note: I checked on of the pamphlets from my last script that was filled with the Teva brand and the unit price was $29 but the unit price for the Accord was over $60! My co-pay remained the same, under $4 but it would appear that the pharmacy is paying more for Accord. What would be their reasoning for that???
Have you guys noticed ANY difference in terms of the effect of the Accord brand... all I've noticed is that they don't break apart as nicely as the Teva (they crumble) and they look cheaply made. I haven't taken it yet, so I can't comment.
Doing an Internet search, it seems like no one has heard about this Accord generic version of Klonopin. It must either be very new or hardly ever used. (Other generics were discussed at length.)
HAddictOC80 - Can you tell me more about what you mean about the binders being "weaker" in the Accord version? I am very nervous about having a cheaper (less effective) generic on hand when my Teva script is gone... I really had NO PROBLEMS with the Teva and I am not happy to switch.
I will call the pharmacy tomorrow and see if they plan to continue with this nonsense or if they will go back to Teva. I am sure the pharmacist will tell me that they are ALL THE SAME, but I don't think so... I much prefer the TEVA brand.
If they are going to continue with this company, I am going to find another pharmacy which is a shame.
So, after switching, what are your thoughts on the Accord KPIN?
stonekeeper7
21 Jan 2018
I have been taking orange ones for over 3 years. I did not even look at the brand until Rite Aid gave me yellow ones. I was getting more anxious and irritable and finally called them to get my orange ones back. The yellow ones that did not work are Teva and the orange that do work well are Accord healthcare. It's 2018 now...
newenglander
5 April 2018
Ive been given Mylan or Teva brand clonazepam for quite a few years and they worked very well & I felt very good on them.. My pharmacy suddenly switched last month to Accord brand from China .. the 1 mg blue pill... They do work, but seem cheaply made, very poor quality... They dont affect me the same as Mylan or Teva did.. Sometimes this brand makes me feel initially, almost overdosed, for a few hours..other times they seem to take forever to work, & I notice I feel " cranky" .. I never experienced this while taking Mylan or Teva brands & I really dont believe this brand is of good quality... I don't know why my pharmacy suddenly switched brands, but I feel very uneasy about continuing with the Accord brand ... I too am going to have to switch pharmacies if they continue with this company, which is a shame, because this is best pharmacy in my area
Hannahgirl10
8 May 2018
Indeed all of us need to be more conscious of the pills given. Generics are not really the same. More and more with manufacturing outside of the US, we are receiving poor quality replacements. You were correct about Teva being a good product compared to many. the one you referred to as breaking up when you try to break it in half if it is scored shows the poor quality because clonazepam indeed can be broken in 1/2 to enable adjustments in dosing. This faulty quality of substance utilized to deliver the clonazepam shows that there is risk for not receiving the dose you should receive. if a pill is 0.5 mg for one pill then breaking it in half with lots of crumbles with reduce the amount of 0.25 you should receive for each 1/2 table. I believe it is important to look up every manufacturer of drug. Question your pharmacist and insist you receive a consistent manufacturer if one has worked.
Also call around to many other drug stores and see if they have the manufacturer of the drug you prefer. They are not the same anymore. BTW. the manufacturer is listed below the the drug name on the label of the drug. Also, when you pick up your medications always ask if there was any substitutions made in your medications. They will not always tell you. Do not accept the pill if it is a manufacturer you are unfamiliar. All Americans need to pay attention to this stuff because many drug manufacturers are putting bad quality generic drugs to make money. If you take a med in which a change in the manufacturer impacts the drug you take, indeed you may either receive a lower dose than you used to or a stronger drug than you used to. Can you imagine this happening with a drug that is meant to keep blood thin in a heart patient to prevent clots or poor circulation to the heart. You see how this could lead to possible death in rare occasions.
Sypin1
3 Jan 2019
I spoke to a lab in Los Angeles the scientist had told me the last time he tested this manufactures clonazepam it came out there was only .45 mg of the active drug in a 1mg tablet
HeroinADDICTOC80
9 July 2011
Yes, it is indeed an ugly pill. They are a Chinese company, but the lab the drugs are made in meets U.S. FDA & DEA standards. They would not be allowed to sell RX's to USA with out FDA approval; and DEA approval as the chemical is a schedule 4 control drug.(C-IV). FDA&DEA requires that the manufacturing facility meet said US standards. According to my info, they made the pills the same color orange as brand name clonazepam, (Klonopin) 1/2mg tabs. They also put the dose on the tablet to indicate the strength, as is common practice in most other countries, and 1/2 also appears at the top of 1/2mg Klonopin (brand) tabs. the pills contain on average .50-.53mg clonazepam . I was surprised when i opened my bottle and saw 100's of orange pills(instead of yellow). I'm curious to test them tonight :-). - Hope this helps.
mymy36
9 July 2011
Thanks for the reply. I've taken some of those orange ones and the only difference I noticed was the taste. It's sweet, but not minty, like the yellow ones. I would much rather have the yellow though. What did you decide about them?
HeroinADDICTOC80
10 July 2011
I agree with you that their similar in potency as work the same, the only difference is the orange "accord" tabs have a significantly different binder. That resulting binders are weaker, and totally sugar based, thus they taste different. In addition they dissolve quicker(ose binders). I too prefer the Teva.
My Pharmacist showed me the computer the orders the drugs from Mckesson, the distributor;it said they were unavailable & on back order. Teva, says the the supply & distribution should be back to normal in about a month. My kind phamacist actually let me give her 60 of the accord .5mg tabs back for 30 Teva brand 1mg tabs, which had the new logo/imprint.(TEVA/833)[832 for the .5mg], no more "93", a reference to the first 2 whole number of Tevas' company NDC 00093-xxxx-xx
HeroinADDICTOC80
10 July 2011
I agree, they are similar (in potency & work the same), the only difference is the orange "accord" tabs have a significantly different binder. That resulting binder is weaker, and totally sugar based, thus they taste different & dissolve quicker. pure clonazepam tastes bitter-sweet & "mintyish". I too prefer the Teva.
My Pharmacist showed me the computer that they order the drugs from Mckesson, the distributor with;it said the Teva were unavailable & on back order. Teva, says the the supply & distribution should be back to normal in about a month. My kind phamacist actually let me give her 60 of the accord .5mg tabs back for 30 Teva brand 1mg tabs, which had the new logo/imprint.(TEVA/833)[832 for the .5mg], no more "93", a reference to the first 2 whole number of Tevas' company NDC 00093-xxxx-xx
drloomis82
16 July 2011
Hey guys, I had the same thing happen today at my local pharmacy. I have been on generic Klonopin (the TEVA brand) for two years and it's worked well. I actually break the tablets in half and take them throughout the day.
I am on 0.5 MG dose and I recently was switched to the Accord Healthcare generic version and I much prefer the TEVA brand. The Accord brand seems to be cheap as heck and crumbles when I break the pills whereas the Teva brand does not.
Any idea on what's up with the switch over? My pharmacy used Teva for YEARS and I never had an issue and when I filled my script today, I got these funny looking Accord-brand pills.
One this to note: I checked on of the pamphlets from my last script that was filled with the Teva brand and the unit price was $29 but the unit price for the Accord was over $60! My co-pay remained the same, under $4 but it would appear that the pharmacy is paying more for Accord. What would be their reasoning for that???
Have you guys noticed ANY difference in terms of the effect of the Accord brand... all I've noticed is that they don't break apart as nicely as the Teva (they crumble) and they look cheaply made. I haven't taken it yet, so I can't comment.
Doing an Internet search, it seems like no one has heard about this Accord generic version of Klonopin. It must either be very new or hardly ever used. (Other generics were discussed at length.)
HAddictOC80 - Can you tell me more about what you mean about the binders being "weaker" in the Accord version? I am very nervous about having a cheaper (less effective) generic on hand when my Teva script is gone... I really had NO PROBLEMS with the Teva and I am not happy to switch.
I will call the pharmacy tomorrow and see if they plan to continue with this nonsense or if they will go back to Teva. I am sure the pharmacist will tell me that they are ALL THE SAME, but I don't think so... I much prefer the TEVA brand.
If they are going to continue with this company, I am going to find another pharmacy which is a shame.
So, after switching, what are your thoughts on the Accord KPIN?
HeroinADDICTOC80
16 July 2011
By "Binder's being weaker" I meant that the inactive chemicals in the clonazepam tabs made by accord, specifically the binding ingredient, ie: the inactive ingredients that hold the pill together, and make it dry hard and solid, are not of as good (Quality) as the Teva brand, which uses a better binder, result in a better looking finished product( solid, hard, breaks w/o crumbling). However, I usually take 2mg @bedtime, but sometime I'll need 1/4mg (1/2 of 1/2mg tab) during the day.I've found that the accord tabs dissolve in my mouth if left alone for 20 sec. with no h20. And they kick in stat if one puts them under the tongue or in buccal cavity; as fast a Klonopin Wafer/ Clonazepam ODT.-good when i need that 1/4 or 1/2mg in me asap.
Inactive
24 Oct 2017
A molecule is a molecule, indeed. I have found myself in disagreements over these matters. It is, admittedly, perhaps a waste of time.
That said, ROA, including perhaps especially PO absorption makes a difference. Pill fillers/binders on - in this case - 0.5 clonazepam is repeatedly noted. Time and time again. Are you, with all respect, suggesting placebo effect? I've been prescribed Klonopin. One refill, of overseas origin was provided. Blindfolded, I can tell the difference between Roche, and overseas generics. (It's on my resume').
kingmae1965
25 April 2018
I just had a refill this month and my pills looked different, Yes it was the Mfg ACCORD HEALTH. The pills make me feel bad. It seems like my panic attacks are coming back. I have an appointment with this week. And I hope my Doctor help me get my regular meds back. I cannot take this medication ClonazePAM from ACCORD Health If my Doctor doesn't give a new prescription so I can take it to a different pharmacy. If not I do not known what to do?
kingmae1965
25 April 2018
I just had a refill this month and my pills looked different, Yes it was the Mfg ACCORD HEALTH. The pills make me feel bad. It seems like my panic attacks are coming back. I have an appointment with this week. And I hope my Doctor help me get my regular meds back. I cannot take this medication ClonazePAM from ACCORD Health If my Doctor doesn't give a new prescription so I can take it to a different pharmacy. If not I do not known what to do?
eke27
8 Dec 2018
I would recommend contacting the FDA report to MedWatch, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. I have taken this medication for several years; I have never had such fundamental issues with a generic manufacturer before as I currently do with "Accord Health Care." Unfortunately, one user was incorrect in noting that "all medications are make in the US." Most generic companies have us sites, however, also have agreements with the FDA to product the medication in any country as long as their method, standards, and labs are "up to the FDA standards," just like if they were produced in the US. I complained to the company (really recommend) because then they have to report to the FDA, which will cause more focus on this issue(s). Also, I just had to break down and go with the brand only; due to possibly going into withdrawal while taking this medication. I would stay away, advocate and empower yourself as a consumer and don't put up with this crap. Thoughts?
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