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Expert: Eric Brandt Date: 3/9/2008 Subject: Estradiol mfg Watson vs Mylan
Question My prescription is for 2mg Estradiol. For several years Mylan was listed as the manufacturer on my Rx container. A few weeks ago my new prescription arrived and I first noticed the pills were a different color. The label indicates that the dosage is correct; the manufacturer is now Watson. In checking, it appears that they have merged, so I began taking the hormone. My nipples have become very tender, to the point of hurting. Please research and answer the following:
1. What color of blue is Watson's 2mg Estradiol?
2. Is the drug make-up at all different between the two
manufactures?
Many years ago I took 2mg of Estrace, which was exactly the same color as Mylan's Estradiol. (One mg was a different color.) I am concerned that the new prescription may not be correct. I would like your answer prior to contacting the drug company used by my insurance company which filled the prescription.
Thank you.
Answer Hi Jean,
Watson list on their website estradiol 2 mg to be a light green scored round tablet. The tablet is inscribed Watson 488.
If the drug you got is correct there should be no difference in response to the medication.
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Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm
