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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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As I stated in my original post, I have been taking a 10 mg CVS generic from India that is not "Torrent" (it is Aurobindino", but had taken a peach-colored oblong tablet in the past (from Walgreen's) -- but do not recall the generic manufacturer's name. I didn't recall any problems with it, but it may not have been the Torrent product. I recommend researching extensively for information on generics and checking the Torrent and the FDA site for adverse effect reports.

I am concerned that CVS and other large pharmacies are uncaring and basically "profit-driven" and so all of my prescriptions are being moved to a small local pharmacy with three stores in the region where I live. I believe we are better off, if our insurance covers a large percentage of cost, or even paying a few more dollars out of pocket, to take our business to these small pharmacies. By refusing to buy from these "mega-pharmacies", we effectively boycott them and send a message that we will not take whatever they substandard generics they can supply.

If you are genuinely frightened of taking this medication, you may want to discuss this with your Doctor and ask him or her to fax another Rx to a different pharmacy which does NOT use the Torrent generic-- and email whatever evidence supporting problems with Zolpidem supplied by Torrent to your Physician.

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Hello. I have taken Ambien for about 7 years off and on (mostly on). I have taken Dr.Reddy, Teva, Aurobindo, and Sandoz at the least. At this point, I'll drive over 10 miles to get Mylan. What DON'T you like about Mylan, curiously?

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I've received various generics from CVS pharmacies... they, like many large chain pharmacies, are inconsistent in where they purchase generics. Yesterday, for the first time since the FDA brouhaha my 10 mg Zolpidem tablet is usual oval shaped, slightly off-white E 79. Manufacturer is Aurobindo (India). It seemed to work quite well. At various large chain drug stores, I've gotten generics from Mexico on multiple occasions -- I don't know what reasons there would be to complain about medications manufactured in India. What makes you believe Quality Control is not as good in New Delhi as it is in Mexico City?

I believe it is important to remember two things when taking this medication. The first is to take it ON AN EMPTY STOMACH and not eat anything substantial after taking this medication. The second point is to consider the possibility that grapefruit or grapefruit juice might delay the onset of action of this medication -- although this is not specifically stated, I believe it is best to exercise caution and avoid "anything grapefruit."

I've chosen to ignore the EMPTY STOMACH advice because it was late and I needed to sleep and... what a waste of a dose of medication! I took a perfectly good 10 mg Zolpidem tablet at 9 PM and was still wide awake (feeling goofy but not sleepy) at 3 AM!

So for anyone who takes Zolpidem without waiting at least two to three hours after eating a moderate meal, you WILL get inconsistent results -- and sometimes terrible (as in negligible) results. To get results that are like "speed", as someone wrote -- this is a paradoxical or allergic reaction and I would return the pills to the pharmacy in the event that you encountered a "bad batch" or were possibly given the wrong medication, entirely.

There are people who react in an opposite way to medications, so if you take Zolpidem and feel as if you've taken "something that keeps you awake" and haven't been taking other medications for sleep that may behave very differently (e.g.: Chloral Hydrate) and you have not done an appropriate titration from the different medication, you may react strangely to this drug.

Other medications one takes (including OTC drugs) might cause a person to react in strange and potentially dangerous ways to Zolpidem. Pharmacies usually check for prescription drug interactions, but won't know about OTC meds unless you specifically ask -- and it's simpler and less time-consuming to do an interaction check online yourself.

If you do not trust the generics you get from the large chain drug stores, I recommend you find smaller stores that accept whatever insurance or discount card you have -- I've found these stores have consistently higher quality generics and tend not to switch so frequently as the big chain stores do. For example, in NW Arizona, we have three Uptown Drug stores and I usually choose to go to Uptown Drug and only rarely to CVS -- Uptown's quality and generic brands are consistently very good. CVS is variable, as are Walgreen's stores.

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Winagers carries mylan

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I am happy to hear that CVS is selling the peach colored generic Ambien manufactured by Torrent. I have tried the big white generic pill and it does not work for me. The peach colored ones are much better for me.

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I use Kroger and they carry the Qualitest version of generic Ambien which didn't work at all for me. I knew I had taken Mylan before and it seemed to work the best of the generics I had tried. I asked my pharmacist about it and they now special order the Mylan brand for me. I also had my doctor specify Mylan on my Rx so there wouldn't be any issues. I've heard other pharmacies will special order a certain manufacturer for you. It's worth a try!

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I am also trying to locate a pharmacy where I can get generic ambien by Mylan, the others are worthless. But CVS says they can't get it. I have not been able to find another pharmacy that carries it. Is there one online? I haven't been to sleep yet although I took the new generic 3 hours ago.

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Same here. When Ambien first came out it worked great then generic came, suprised but worked. Now they had orange oblong, or round purple which works very little but better than the white oblong 6469 other side has v..doesn't work at all. I'm gone call around &,see if any ine carries name brand. I think Id callef around b4 &! No one carries name brand. Lossing so much sleep from chronic pain. I sure wish they would stop screwing up the med ingredients

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The Torrant brand from CVS is the only one that works for me. I've taken 3 Mylan in the last 90 min and am still wide awake. Same thing happens with Teva. Instead of asking CVS to switch back, you need to switch to another pharmacy that carried the generic brand you prefer, that way we all have options.

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I did not like the brand CVS switched to. The one I am getting from Walmart is oblong with an E on one side and 79 on the other side. Amazing difference!

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I am now getting my generic ambien from Walmart and I have no complaints.

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I also am planning to call my doctor for the original ambien. I just started taking the generic form marked E79. I only take half, and only occasionally. It worked to put me to sleep, but two hours later, it was the exact opposite of a sleeping pill. I wanted to go run a few miles, as I could not stay still. This happened two nights in a row, and now I really do not want to try again!

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When I told the pharmacist that I wanted to fill the next prescription with name brand Ambien, she suggested I ask my doctor for a prescription specifying "no generics". That way I'd get a reduced price. And so, I filled the entire prescription of 30 pills with "real" Ambien for $60, rather than for about $300. (The generic cost me $3).

It works GREAT, just like it used to. I sleep for a full night, and it puts me to sleep quickly (as a matter of fact, I have to be careful that I don't have something important to do after taking the pill, because I'm out like a light).

Except for the money, I'm a happy camper. I can afford this (I don't use this often, only when critical), but I know it's more difficult for others, and I'm sorry for that.

I can now go on my trip to Haiti and not worry about a week of no sleep in questionable conditions.

I suggest more people ask for a "no generic" prescription and perhaps someone will investigate why the generics don't work for many people.

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As a worthwhile note I too am not having problems with the CVS Zolpidem version

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Well, instead of doing what I said I was going to do in my last post (get some real Ambien), I decided to ask for the Mylan generic. The pharmacist told me she had some, and when I picked them up, I found that the mfr name on the label said Torrent! The pharmacist on duty said he thought Mylan had been bought by Torrent. The pills were different (round, purple, with M Z2 or ZZ or 22 on them), so I gave them a try. They're a pain to cut in half, being round (I had to use a knife and cannot break them by hand). But, no matter, it didn't work for me, although instead of feeling like it was keeping me awake, instead it felt like nothing.

I will go off of Ambien for a while and then try one of the two Torrent pills I already have, to see if that make a difference (I do know I can get too used to them and they lose their effectiveness). If I still get no sleep, I will ask for 5 or 10 real Ambiens as my next refill (but alas, I have to wait 30 days to try that now).

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I am wondering what manufacturer makes the generic ambien (10mg) tabs that are round, yellow, three letters on one side etc. I just filled my refill and got an oblong white pill with a weird number on it, nothing that makes me feel "right" about taking it. I'd like to know which company makes my original generic ambien and where to get it. frustrating!

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Just today I asked my pharmacist if he'd had any complaints about the generic ambien. It has been inconsistent for me for a while, but Sat night the Torrent I took kept me awake all night and I was a mess on an busy Sunday (the reason I took it in the first place). I've started going to CVS and just noticed the manufacturer on the label for the first time, so I tried googling it and found this thread. I'm going to get a few overpriced real ambien next and see if they still work for me, then if they do, I'm switching pharms to try other generic mfrs.

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It's 2:52 a.m. i got Torrent Zolpidem (oblong, small, peach-colored) a few days ago from my CVS pharmacist and haven't slept since. i used to take the zolpidem from Mylan (round, medium, lavender-colored) which worked great, and had the extra advantage that you could break them not only in half but in quarters. I guess I'll have to switch pharmacies. Anyone know drugstore or grocery store chains where I can still get Mylan?

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My generic ambien was swapped to Torrent also (get them at CVS). Obviously, they aren't working as well or I wouldn't be online trying to find out if others are having the same problems. I guess the best solution is to swap pharmacies :\

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I live in Denver, Colorado. I have prescription from my primary care doctor for Zolpidem Tartrate. I have always used the Zolpidem Tartrate made by Qualitest and found it very helpful. Where on line or by phone can it be ordered? Qualitest specifically?

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