I've read mention of an article or list of generic manufacturers of Valtrex/valacyclovir and what their relative quality is. I've looked in both the database and living room forums and can't find it. Seems to me it ought to be in the database forum. Thanks for any help.
I don't believe there is an article as you said but June posted an article about generics in general. But nicmger and I both had bad experiences with valcylcovir mae my Milan. Mine was manufactured in India. Your best bet is to make sure the generic is made in the USA. Just tell your pharmacy that when you fill your script. this is the htread of Junes article and it is not about viagra http://menieres.org/talk/index.php?topic=739.msg23477#msg23477
this is the direct link to the article http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/12/pharma-spam-113562.html#.VJI-3By9KSM
Hi BytheBay- I wanted to pop in to say that I DEFINITELY had issues with quality of generics with valacyclovir. I don't know what other ones I tried, but the generic I had the best luck with was Aurobindo. It is blue like the brand name Valtrex. My Rite Aid will order it for me-I just have to make sure to call them ahead so they can get it in before I need it. Hope that helps! Sorry for the issues you're having.
Thanks, Vicki and Grace. Mine are made by Ranbaxy, which I just googled and see that it is an Indian company and has had some trouble with the FDA. Maybe I will pursue a potential change. They did sure do a lot for me already. Mine are blue. Good to know that's a lucky color. I don't love the idea of taking food coloring derived from aluminum every day, but I have bigger fish to fry at this point.
I agree with you about the blue!!! I eat no preservatives, colorings, etc.-except, ironically, in my medication-lol! Can't hurt to try another one for awhile and see how it goes. I have no idea where the Aurobindo comes from, just that it worked ok for me. I have to add that it did NOT work nearly as well as the brand name Valtrex.
Grace I looked it up Aurobindo Pharma is one of the leading Indian pharmaceutical research companies that manufactures and export drugs and formulations worldwide. In general I would stick to generics made in USA if possible.
hmm I was searching for companies in the USA that make generic valtrex, and came across some articles about the FDA banning a few different Indian pharma companies due to selling adulterated antibiotic, epilepsy and other drugs.
Wierd...thought that I had replied to this post but don't see it. As Vicki said, I did have an issue when my prescription was filled with product from Milan (twice) versus the original generic from Northstar. Fortunately my Costco pharmacy agreed to order in and fill using Northstar so hopefully won't have the issue again. For me, within days of taking the other lab's pills my ear started to fill up, ringing was back loud, etc. Until this experience (twice) I had never even looked at "who" the manufacturer of my prescriptions were and assumed that all were created equal. Have definitely learned otherwise. I did look it up and it appears that Northstar is made in the US. If it helps, my first prescription was filled thru Target now I use Costco. Both will use the Northstar. (My mail order prescription thru insurance will not guarantee which lab which is why I don't use that as an option any longer.) Good luck.
yup the Milan I had was white too. After reading about those pharmas in India and why the fda banned their imports I can just imagine what was in the pill I took that made me feel drugged. I might switch to famvir the pharmacist told me hair loss is not a side effect of it. But I will wait until I get my blood work back to make sure nothing else is causing it.
The valacyclovir I have is made by cadista pharmac 207 Kiley Drive Salisbury, MD 21801 United States They are blue pills with c325 1000 on them It is possible that some side effects of valacyclovir may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. For the Consumer Applies to valacyclovir: oral tablet As well as its needed effects, valacyclovir may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking valacyclovir, check with your doctor immediately: More common Discouragement feeling sad or empty irritability lack of appetite loss of interest or pleasure tiredness trouble concentrating trouble sleeping Rare Black, tarry stools chest pain chills cough decreased frequency or output of urine fever flu-like symptoms headache lower back or side pain reduced mental alertness shortness of breath yellow eyes or skin Incidence not known Actions that are out of control agitation anxiety back, leg, or stomach pains bleeding gums blood in urine or stools blurred vision change in consciousness change in mental status changes in behavior, especially in interactions with other people changes in patterns and rhythms of speech dark or bloody urine difficult or labored breathing difficulty speaking difficulty swallowing dizziness drowsiness dry mouth fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior feeling that others can hear your thoughts feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there general tiredness and weakness hyperventilation increased thirst itching lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position light-colored stools loss of consciousness mood or mental changes nausea and vomiting nervousness pale color of skin pinpoint red spots on the skin pounding in the ears puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue redness of the skin restlessness seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there seizures severe mood or mental changes shakiness and unsteady walk shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet skin rash slurred speech sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth stiff neck swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs swollen or painful glands talking, feeling, and acting with excitement tightness in the chest trembling or shaking of the hands or feet trouble in speaking troubled breathing unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination unusual behavior unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness upper right abdominal pain vomiting weight gain wheezing Some valacyclovir side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them: More common Body aches or pain cramps difficulty in moving ear congestion heavy bleeding loss of voice muscle aches muscle pain or stiffness nasal congestion pain pain in joints sneezing sore throat stuffy or runny nose Less common Constipation diarrhea Incidence not known Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin hair loss or thinning of the hair hives or welts increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight red, irritated eyes redness or other discoloration of the skin severe sunburn The ones that stick out to me are Ear Congestion and for Vicki ( hair loss or thinning )