Chuck of PA Says:
Zolpidem Generic (Page 11)
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cara Says:
ALL CVS pharmacies just changed the zolpidem from MYLAN manufacturer (out of PA) to TORRENT in India. Because generics can certain behave differently, I am nervous about taking the (10 mg) oblong peach Torrent brand one after reading some things online. I also don't like the idea of CVS using from out of the country manufacturer which HAS to be due to a better price because MYLAN brand is still very readily available. Any comments?
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It depends on your insurance plan AND the amount that you arei willing to pay. For example, I just investigated this and it appears that Sanofi Ambien 10 mg is not on my companies formulary, So, I if appeal this, at the very best it will be placed on the formulary as a tier 4, whereas the generic version is a tier 2, This means that I would have to pay about $200 for a 30 day supply of brand drug vs. about $3 for the generic. I have found a temporary solution is taking 15 mg of the Torrent generic (you can break them in half, whereas the Teva version will not break).
This will present some other problems, as I am not sure if I can get more than 30 pills per month.
It is indeed too bad that the Qualtest version is not longer manufacturered, as that was truly "the real thing" even though it was branded as a generic. I suspect that Sanofi used to manufacture it for them, but perhaps their agreement fell apart.
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SleepWalka Says:
If I ask my doctor to write my script as BRAND only,will insurance honor it?
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Diane Says:
Please tell me the name and location of your pharmacy. Every pharmacy that I have called tells me that Qualitest does not make 10mg Zolpidem anymore. This is the only generic that has worked for me.
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nano Says:
Torrent version is almost as good as the Qualitest generic.
My local CVS has lots of 10mg Qualitest and since my dosage is 5 to 10 mg my doctor prescribes the 10mg and I split them.
Teva (round) generic did not work well for me. It gave me a hangover and took much longer to put me to sleep.
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DD Says:
Torrent zolpidem is very good. As good or better than any I have taken. The Qualitest is also very good.
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Lulu Says:
My CVS will special order Mylan for me.
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Chris Says:
Torrent works well for me. Teva did not work fast enough.
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Sylvie Says:
I have MS and take zolipodem for almost 14 years and CVS gave me the same pills that you are taken and it DID NOT WORK. I slept 3 hours max per night since over a month. I'm completely exhausted.
I will look for an other pharmcy
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chris Says:
I just called Costco and they have the mylan
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Don Says:
I too have been given the new Zolpidem at CVS. The previous one was manufactured by Qualitest made in the U.S. The new one is made in India and I have had a terrible reaction to it. Qualitest does not make their drug any more. I would like to fill a prescription for this drug, but not the one made in India. Anyone can help?
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nano Says:
CVS and Walgreens sometimes have the 5mg Qualitest. 10mg Qualitest seems to be in plentiful supply. My doctor rewrote the prescription for 10 mg qualities and I cut the pills. Works great.
CVS tried to order the 5mg qualities in January and found out it was back ordered. Apparently Qualitest has a manufacturing cycle on all their medications and has just starting making the 5mg again.
Torrant 5mg works almost as good for me as the Qualitest and is available at CVS.
I learned to check the local pharmacies to see what they have in stock before I see my doctor for the new prescription. It's easier and the doctor appreciates that.
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Ryan Says:
TORRENT IS AWFUL!!!!!!! The hallucinations on this one are incredible.
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Jules756 Says:
I get my Ambien generic from CVS too and after them switching to Torrent I am not sleeping. They do absolutely nothing it seems... In fact the opposite effect seems to take place. I called around yesterday to different retail pharmacies and the only other choice I could find was Teva, which I am not reading good things about either. I called Dr. office yesterday and requested brand name only rx be called in so we'll see what insurance covers when I go and pick it up. If anyone finds a Mylan supplier please let us know!!
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Mimi Says:
I also was switched to the lavender pill. Needless to say ..I'm still wide awake. I'm tired of them switching around. I'm gonna call my pharmacy tomorrow. This is BS.
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Chuck Says:
I actually spoke with a CSR from Qualitest yesterday. They informed me that they are no longer manufacturing this drug and have gotten a lot of inquiries. Too bad, as this one really works for me.
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nano Says:
5 mg Qualitiest that CVS carried is on backorder. My local CVS has plenty of 10 MG Qualitest. My doctor changed the prescription to the 10mg version.
Torrant works fine for me but not as well as the Qualitest for quickness in falling asleep.
Generic meds must be within 20% of the name brand active ingredients. The fillers they use in generics vary. Some use gluten. With Zolpidem the fillers affect the effectiveness of the medication.
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Joe Says:
Walgreens, I checked today they carry qualitest
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Sleepy Says:
Does anyone know if Qualitest is still manufacturing zolpidem? I was told by a Walgreens pharmacist that it has been discontinued. I like this generic the best but am unable to find in my area. I break a 10mg in half and have no side effects. Other generics give me that "hangover" feeling.
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al Says:
I was using teva also.with walgreens and it doesn't work.going to walmat trying their brand
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Anita Says:
I tried that peach tablet and it did not work at all. was able to get the Teva brand and it works great. Now it is back ordered.
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