Ambien kicked in. I should go up to bed.

[Left Is Write]

I was on brand name Ambien CR, because my doctor felt would be the best remedy for my particular sleep issues. I've been taking Ambien
CR for several months. Now the insurance company says I have to try regular Ambien (not CR), because there is a generic for plain Ambien.

My doctor dutifully filled a prescription for a medication he didn't think was appropriate for me, and I have to try it for 30 days. If after the 30 days I have satisfactory results, I can stay on it. If not, the doctor will re-prescribe AMBIEN CR for me. There is no generic for AMBIEN CR. I pay one third of the cost of the drug ($50), and the insurance company picks up the rest. Naturally, THEY would rather have me taking generic ambien to save some money, regardless of which drug MY DOCTOR feels is appropriate.

[SeattleGirl]

1. GRRRRRRR! Fucking insurance companies!

Giving bean counters the right to override one's doctor. I'd like to see their fucking medical degrees! :grr: :grr: :grr:

[prolesunited]

2. I had to switch allergy med for same reason

I was taking Allegra D, which also had a non-drying decongestant in it. I had to switch to a generic that just doesn't keep my sinuses as clear, which usually turns into sinus infections in the spring and fall, which means I'm miserable and have to take antibiotics.

As fall sets in, I can feel the difference and have been getting more headaches from sinus pressure. Luckily, I go to the doctor next week for a flu shot and I can get him to hook me up with a box of free samples of the Allegra D to get me through fall.

I don't mind generics and take them for some things, but when the formulas are different, it just doesn't work as well.

What's the difference with the CR?

[Left Is Write]

4. The CR has a slow-dissolving ingredient that helps prevent

frequent wakefulness throughout the night.

[mitchum]

3. Im getting ready to take mine and should log off before I start posting crazy stuff...

er...crazier stuff

[Skittles]

5. generic Ambien is NOT the same

not at ALL