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| I knew it!!! |
| 07.20.05 (8:59 pm) [edit] |
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Last week, at the doctor appt, I asked her if there was any chance I was getting some sort of off-brand or substitute version of Ambien, because since I've been getting it filled thru the current system, I can take 3 of the pills and they do NOTHING. (Whereas before 1 would knock me out cold). The doctor said there was not a generic version of Ambien out, so that they couldn't be giving me an alternative. I asked the pharmacy when I picked it up today - if there was a chance I was getting something other than the Ambien which was written on the actual perscription because it wasn't working on me at all. She said that in fact, I was not receiving Ambien, but a substitute afterall. I knew it. Called my doctor back to ask what the hell I have to do to get Ambien. Pissed that I've been paying for utterly worthless pills for months while they were telling me I was imagining things. |
posted by: FinalyFree (reply)
post date: 07.20.05 (6:32 pm)
Aw geez that sucks. But is the generic as expensive as the real stuff? If so I'd be mad as hell and might even think about trying to get a refund.
posted by: seagrass (reply)
post date: 07.20.05 (7:52 pm)
what is the chemical name (even the drug name on the bottle)?? They can't be dispensing something called Ambien when it's not. It might be good to start lawyering up if that the case.
posted by: kreativekat (reply)
post date: 07.20.05 (8:34 pm)
Strange that you haven't been getting what is prescribed to you. I know here if you are getting the generic name of a brand name the pharmacists should be telling you.
posted by: Dstar (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (1:23 am)
I don't mean this in a bad way, but you have GOT to be the poster child for "Murphy's law".
posted by: trekguy (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (2:25 am)
Oh yes, pal! This happens all the time! Like my son, the generic DON'T work for everyone. Many they do work but NOT EVERYONE!!!!!
Make them change it!!
posted by: MissJane (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (4:27 am)
thats terrible.
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (7:41 am)
Reply to: Dstar
This is a sudden revelation to you? I actually have the Murhpy's Law poster from Spencer Gifts in my closet as a reminder...
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (7:43 am)
Reply to: seagrass
Actually, they've done it before. The doctor wrote a perscription for Zyrtec and they didn't say a word and filled it with Claritan (which dries my eyes out). I had to go back and raise hell with the doctor to get them to go off formulary.
Gotta remember, I'm dealing with the public health system...
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (7:45 am)
Reply to: trekguy
There is no 'generic' for Ambien as of yet. They just substituted it for some other generic sedative.
You think dealing with insurance is hard? Try public health...
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (7:46 am)
Reply to: kreativekat
It's the local health system I'm involved with. It's ridiculous.
posted by: seagrass (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (12:54 pm)
Reply to: ScubaDiva
I'm sorry, does the system provide you with a list of the formulary? The doctors can clearly write on your behalf if they can or will take the time,
posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (1:50 pm)
When you get the actual ambien- will you send me your generics?? LOL!
seriously though...
posted by: NurseNancy (reply)
post date: 07.21.05 (4:50 pm)
seagrass is correct, it can't be called Ambien if there is no generic available. And ask you doctor if he can check on the formulary to see if what you need is covered. or, again, go the sample route if your doctor will give you some.
posted by: NightBreed (reply)
post date: 07.22.05 (5:06 am)
try reperil i know i spelled it wrong but it goes something like that.
can send you sum if you want
posted by: onebadjen (reply)
post date: 07.25.05 (6:29 am)
i have some ambien. it never did much for me. i still stayed up all night. i have just given in to my internal vampire now, and sleep when i can.
posted by: KlOVR (reply)
post date: 07.25.05 (8:05 am)
That is super shitty, Sorry to hear that.
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.30.05 (4:53 am)
Reply to: onebadjen
Are you still able to see your reflection in the mirror? (I'd like that option right now) Do you know how hard it is to floss w/o looking in the mirror? (Why, I have no idea)
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 07.30.05 (4:54 am)
Reply to: KlOVR
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