When I fill my monthly generic prescription for oxycodone, I sometimes get pills made by different manufacturers. It seems like some work better than others, same dose - same drug! Does anyone else have this experience?
Oxycodone - Is there a difference in manufacturers of generic drugs?
Question posted by Anniebananie12 on 1 July 2013
Last updated on 22 November 2023
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Hi Anniebananie,
I don't feel any difference betwixt my generic oxycodone, but hang in there, others will agree with you I'm quite sure.
Do you've a preference of manufacturers? If so, talk to your pharmacist to see if they'll order your favourite just for you, it may work!
Best wishes to you,
Lara
Hi Lara!
Thanks for your speedy response! I've been given generic oxycodone from at least 3 different manufacturers. The ones I like the least are made by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. It might be that there is no difference, and that's why I'm asking the question here. I don't want to complain to the pharmacist if it's all in my head! LOL!
I've already received one other answer to my question, so we'll see what others think...
Anyway, thanks again and enjoy the holiday (that is if you're a US citizen)!
Annie
Hi Annie
I live witg chonic pain daily and also take oxycodne. I also noticed when the pharmacy changed brands to Qualitest that tgey were NO where near as effective. I spoke with my doctor, and she said "the different Pharasutical companies have to "tweek" generic a little due to patens on a drug. And each ARE different unfortunately. Therefore, ask your pharmacy for the brand that has worked best for you and tgey can order that brand; if they want, find a different pharmacy because I know even Ingles pharmacy can and will do this for patients."
Therefore that is what I did. However, I live in a very small town with only two pharmacies, and CVS told me "we can't order specific brands of narcotics for people; you get which ever brand they senf us." So the following month when I saw my doctor again, I told her what had been said. She suggested since there are very limited pharmacies neat me, and the fact I have a contract with all my doctors stating I will only use one pharmacy for all my medications (even non-narcotics) that I cal the corporate office snd explain my situation. After doing so I know recieve the "Amneil" brand , and it does work much better for me.
Best 30mg oxycodone manufacturers are the blue ones: "M" inside a square, stamp is the best one, and the "V" stamp are 2nd best
In regard to a pharmacy ordering a brand you desire... good luck with that one... Pharmacies in my area WILL NOT order a diff brand for you because the contracts they have specifically forbid them to do so. This goes for the large box store pharmacies mainly. That mfg gives them such a great price on a med but then says ... hey to sell it to you at this price we will not allow you to order another brand for any customer.
Now, the smaller independent pharmacies may be able to order per your request, but still dont count on it. Also some pharmacies are starting to NOT TELL who the mfg is prior to filling your oxy script. They fear some sort of danger... robberies, etc by telling who mfg is... at least thats their excuse byline. Its all a bunch of BS. We have the right to know what we are buying. Politics and greed again, folks. A friend of mine is married to a pharmacist and she says the things that go on in the drug mfg-big pharms world is getting downright scary.
Foreign drug mfgs are ruining the qualities of many former American made drugs she said. She said no doubt deaths have happened over all this but proving it is almost impossible she says.
ive talked to both DR and Pharmacist and Dr puts only a certain kind to dispense and about Dec they changed again and i right away said WTF and was told the pharmacy gets the cheapest brand avail to give to patients and nothing he can do. i called every pharmacy within 40 miles and was told no by all of them and my medicare provider humana pharmacy and was told no time and time again as the ones i like are now 2xs as expensive. the worst of them all i think comes from a company called Zodous the 30s feel like a 10 or lower
I have to go to Walgreens to get my meds. Their pill is round. Anywhere else, the generic to my oxycodone (percocet) is oblong & makes me itch!!
Hello I've been in pain mngmt 17 yrs & yes I thought I was crazy & researched, asked pain Dr, pharmacist, insurance company. Yes different manufacturers put different buffers & fillers in there meds. That's why some help better than others. All are supposed to have the same active ingredient but if you take 30mg oxycodone & pharmacy's out so they give double 15mg & you take 2 at a time to make your 30mg that still doesn't give as good pain relief I've found. Each person's different bc DNA. Malinkroftd works best for me & I call my pharmacy 2-3 days ahead & they make sure my meds are in for me. If your a regular monthly customer at same pharmacy they should do the same for you. I use lidocaine 5% cream also & there's definitely a big difference in those! Hope this helps.
I don't know your location but I'm in Nashville & my Dr just closed & looking for caring Dr to continue writing my scripts ASAP b4 3-24-17. If you know anyone plz let me know. Thanks & hope you have a pain less day bc as I know chronic pain patients are never totally outta pain.
The 15 milligram oxycodoneHCL qualitest Work great for me recently they substituted it with mallinckrodt brand and they suck, almost no pain relief and, headaches dry mouth very, got my qualitest back yesterday, feeling so much better after just one pill
I have been on and off oxycodone three times over 15 years. Indeed I have noticed some "batches" of this drug is either pressed tighter or the ratio is off, etc. I'm usually the guy who only speaks up when I don't feel they work. Or don't "feel " them. However this refill has me concerned. 1 pill 4 times a day. I take
2 x 2 a day. The first dose had me calling asleep standing up. I thought it was pack of sleep per weekend partying. But today I took just 1 10 mill and have the horse nods. Have been completely doped all day long. I take amphetamine 3 x day also
eSO YES. MANY TIMES MANUFACTURERS ARE INCREDIBLY STRONGER THAN OTHERS.
SAME WITH GENERIC ADDERALL. AND EVEN SAME MANUFACTURERS PRESS OF A BATCH IS REMARKABLY MORE POTENT THAN IT'S VERY OWN PRESS LAST TIME.
But I digress , this manufacturer ACTIVIS is frightfully strong. This coming crime a seasoned pharm prescribee
Hope this helps. Sometimes be wary of wishing more because this time I felt I think like someone nodding on Horse
How do u know the manufacturer. Do u have to ask? I found that Walgreens is the only pharmacy that carries the generic that doesn't make me itch! All others plus the grocery store pharmacies carry the itchy one!!
Hello Anniebananie,
Stumbled upon your comment browsing for other info... I totally agree. However Im not well informed on all the makers of the generics. But I deffinately tell a difference.
Your not alone hun.
Therese
You people don't realize the damage your doing to your Body, including but not limited to kidney failure,Gastrointestinal problems, your liver,and teeth to mention a few. That's the problem with treating chronic pain, You might want to look into the Butran patch it's (buprenorphine) a much safer alternative. Although there are no SAFE NARCOTICS . This one is reasonably safer than most. Good luck ..
I have been getting oxycodone blue in color for the last 4 years at CVS. Now they give me a whit in color and the pharmacy tells me there all the same. There all approved my the FDA. I disagree with him. I can feel the difference on how they take care of the pain. The blue is much better. If our government of the US is corrupt why cant the our drug company's be also. They can not talk to me like I am stupid because I am not. I change pharmacy's and now getting the blue in color. Don't let know ne try to talk to you like your not intelligent do you home work like I do and have all your facts in order and prove them wrong. Just because I am 71 I am still very intelligent and worry about the seniors who doesn't have anyone to help those who are less in there education.
I feel empowered to report the ineffective meds which don't take pain down a few bars. If we go to pharmacists who don't listen, then we end up with the garbage they buy cheap. I demand to be valued as a customer. As a business woman, it is incredulous that we allow to be treated as if we do not matter!
Take your business and money elsewhere. The pharma industry is ripe for fraud. Many companies been busted. It is shame we can't put our experiences into a database to show pharmacies and companies we are ranking their drugs. I am into it. I am sick of having pain for a month, leaving me without any quality of life, due to generic of poor quality not effective in use. Report them. Call the
BTW, the brand or manufacturer name is located under name of drug and dose on your prescription bottle. It is usually in all CAPS and small but located on left bottom of label. The color and numbers printed on pills is useless, need to know who manufactures them. That is who ships these to or pharmacy and without using the name of company responsible, nothing to be done.
RHODES Oxycodone 15 mg is worse and sucks. No effectiveness at all. White oblong. I ask pharmacies to share which manufacturers names in stock, generics prior to filling. I will not waste another month in pain. Once pharmacy believes someone is noticing reporting or sharing their poor customer service, it changes. They told me to return within a couple of days to refill with another brand. Call first, so they have others in. Lots of work but if change is to come, we must be willing to stand up and shout the truth and experiences no one should go through.
Thanks everyone who share the manufacturer name with us all. I'm keeping a list of good and bad brands, so I knowingly ask for quality brands. Won't be stuck unknowingly again with poor quality!
Peace.
I believe the Rhodes brand I had was a mistake in production. I had Rhodes in the hospital and it was perfect. The FDA is looking into that very certain batch I got that did not work at all. All of the others have been perfectly fine except one batch from Rhodes. Thankfully, will soon be off it OxyContin.
What helps the pain? Spondylolisthesis! Is what I live with. Euphoria, or pain relief. Stop with the one that "feels" better than the other. I want pain relief! No euphoria. Talk about pain relief. All the dumb crap. What makes people "feel." Take the pain away!!! Screw the feeling.
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