Generic Questions (Page 23)

Bad reaction on 1 Remeron.

I took a 7.5mg generic of Remeron last night. I have anxiety and depression. I have tried 5 antidepressants with no success. I take 0.5mg Ativan a day for anxiety. I want to stop Ativan so the doc gave me Remeron. This morning I was ill. Disoriented. Blurred vision. Worsened depression and anxiety.... read more

Levothyroxine - I am confused about what my drug is?

It says levothyroxine and Synthroid underneath in a lighter text. So am I taking the brand name? I have so many issues, with hair loss and itchy skin. I don't want to be on a generic. I have read a lot of people saying Synthroid is so much better for the side effects.

Esomeprazole - Are all generic Nexium 40mg equal?

I have noticed that some generic Nexium 40 mg don’t seem to work as well as others. Are there differences?

With the discontinued Coumadin- Brand, what generic is most similar to the Coumadin brand?

I have had DVT blood clots on the generic, years ago, when only one was available. I am on my last bottle of Coumadin-Brand at this time, and cannot find any more available. Therefore, I am forced to take a generic soon, yet I understand there are many available now. I greatly appreciate any help... read more

Bupropion - generic for Wellbutrin XL?

I'm a male that has been on Wellbutrin XL for over 10 years. Now my insurance company says they will no longer pay for the name brand that I have to take the generics for my bi-polar disorder. Does anyone have any advice which generic has worked the best or is the closest as the name band?

Oxycodone - What's the most effective generic 20mg Roxicodone manufacturer??

Levothyroxine or Name Brand 'Synthroid' Pills?

I can only take brand name Synthroid. At one time, the generic 'Levothyroxine' was prescribed by my doctor. I started loosing my hair, and spent 3 years going to several dermatologists to avail. It got to the point, my scalp was showing. Than I saw a documentary on TV about the brand name... read more

Methylphenidate - Has anyone had experience with NorthstarRX version of generic Concerta?

I know it has been available in the US for awhile, but it is new to the SW Pennsylvania area. I know it isn't the OROS technology, per, but has anyone who was on Brand Concerta for a long time experienced differences with the NorthStarRx generic? We have had negative experiences with Trigen,... read more

Can you get a different response with generic Zoloft when manufacturer is changed?

Lansoprazole - why is generic not as good?

Is acyclovir a brand name? Is there a generic for acyclovir?

Pharmacy changed manufacturer of my generic Gabapentin?

I have been taking the same dose and manufacturer for two years. Gabapentin 300mg once before bedtime, daily. Last week when I got my refill I noticed the pill change and asked the pharmacy about it, they said they changed manufacturers. I didn't think much about it. Over the past week, I am... read more

What if you’re given Leading generic Ativan and it doesn’t work? Pharmacy won’t exchange it?

Adderall - is this a generic brand that is new?

I got my prescription and I have never seen this type of pill before. It’s a pinkish/orange colored pill with F7 on the front and a cross break on the back. Not really sure if it’s even Adderall? Can this be answered please?

Effective generic Percocet 10/325?

I've been in pain over 40 years. Now I can't find a effective generic Percocet 10/325. I live at a pain level 3 and have not had a day without pain in over 40 years. I recently learned the FDA allows the pharmaceuticals to have up to a 30% error when producing these medications. I'm... read more