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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: jillydoll on June 30, 2018, 07:41:57 PM

Title: Same tablets, but different
Post by: jillydoll on June 30, 2018, 07:41:57 PM
Hi everyone,
Wondering if anyone else as ever had their tablets, which ever ones they are, changed
at the pharmacy to a different brand ?
I have to take a drug called ursodeoxychloric acid, it's for my liver disease, and for the last
10years or so, they've always been white capsules, but for the last couple of months( the chemist
which is the same chemist I've always used, ) has given me these tablets but in ORANGE capsules.
So, I was wondering if you've had any reactions to the different ones?
I've been suffering a lot of bloated stomach issues lately, and I'm thinking it could be these orange pills.
I will be asking the pharmacist in the week, but wondered if anyone else has had any issues.
It has been in the Daily Mail, that they order the cheapest drug they can get, to save money.
Some doctors are for it , some are against it.  It's very interesting.

Jd x. Should have posted in the other thread,, sorry...
Title: Re: Same tablets, but different
Post by: CLKD on June 30, 2018, 08:18:40 PM
Yes.  And yes.  Sometimes it is the fillers or coatings that cause problems rather than the active ingredient.  So have a chat with the Pharmacist and see if it's due to cost?
Title: Re: Same tablets, but different
Post by: jillydoll on June 30, 2018, 09:44:59 PM
Yeah I will CLKD,
I'm only going to except the white ones , and see what happens.
If it turns out not to be them, then a trip to the docs it will have to be...