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PSA about prescription drug manufacturers 

If a drug you're prescribed changes in appearance, it's usually because the pharmacy switched to a different manufacturer.

If you're feeling off and your meds changed appearance, it could be the meds! Check online reviews of that manufacturer and drug to see if anyone else is reporting similar symptoms. Arm yourself with knowledge!

You can look up the pill by shape, appearance & markings at this website to find the manufacturer.
drugs.com/imprints.php

Related experience with changing drug manufacturers 

I have weapons grade ADHD and lately I've been struggling to focus while on my meds. They also changed from the usual orange to a blue color recently...

Turns out the new manufacturer has produced a TON of complaints from others who're having similar experiences to mine.
addforums.com/forums/showthrea

I've been driving myself crazy because of how hard it's been to focus lately. It's good to know it's not just me at least!! Now I can get it fixed. :D

PSA about prescription drug manufacturers 

@mawr My dad used to keep copies of the PDR found cheap for this same use in the early slow internet era.

PSA about prescription drug manufacturers 

@IrisKalmia That's awesome. :D

PSA about prescription drug manufacturers 

@ginnungagap Weird. In the US, name brand meds usually cost a lot more than generic alternatives, and insurance won't cover as much of the name brand drugs (sometimes at all if there are generic alternatives).

For example, on my insurance plan, generic 30 day refills of my ADHD meds cost me $25 USD, but to get the non-generic would cost more than twice that: $60 USD.

Without insurance: Generic is $181, Name brand is $255.

@ginnungagap I envy your country's ability to effectively regulate its healthcare industry. D:

PSA about prescription drug manufacturers 

@mawr I just brought home a refill for my antidepressant and WHOAH it looks different, so... this is extremely useful, thank you. :| I'll have to track my emotional state carefully for the next couple of weeks...

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