Posted by Collete on October 12, 2001, at 10:33:57
In reply to Re: What I learned today about alprazolam » Collete, posted by Elizabeth on October 12, 2001, at 10:16:04
> > The lab that made the alprazolam I used to get is Greenstone and my pharmacist said they are owned by Upjohn (who makes Xanax) and therefore are very similar, if not identical in formulation.
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> They are identical, except for the markings on the pills. As such, you can expect Greenstone alprazolam to be reliable.
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> Whenever I fill a prescription for alprazolam, I make sure I'm going to get the Greenstone generic. If the pharmacy doesn't carry it, I'll go somewhere else.
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> Generics are *supposed* to be equivalent to the brand-name drug, but I think that there are some cases that slip through the cracks where, because of different inactive ingredients in the pills, the generic has poor bioavailability relative to the brand-name stuff.
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> Just my $0.02...
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> -elizabeth
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> P.S. Ever since the lorazepam thing, I've made a point of boycotting Mylan drugs.I am boycotting Mylan as well and telling EVERYONE I know about it too. Be sure you give your pharmacy several days to order the Greenstone for you because if they are like mine (CVS), they are no longer ordering from Greenstone because of their new contract with Mylan.Also, as mentioned above, this is taking place in many of the large chains, such as Walmart, as well.Take notice when you refill your next script if the price has gone up....I am not sure, but I think mine went up. Collette
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