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Posted by MidnightBlue on October 29, 2005, at 13:07:54
Well,
I've lost my insurance. I've tried to see if there were any free med programs for Ambien, but it appears there aren't any. I have a valid prescription, but need to find the best/cheapest place to buy. Any suggestions? I need a USA drug store. Not interested in over seas or import. I take 10 mg. Why hasn't this drug gone generic? It has been out forever.
Dr. Bob, I hope it isn't wrong to ask this. Please forgive me if it is.
MB
Posted by ed_uk on October 29, 2005, at 13:49:02
In reply to Lost insurance, need meds, posted by MidnightBlue on October 29, 2005, at 13:07:54
Dear MB,
>Why hasn't this drug gone generic?
I don't know. It's been available as a generic in the UK for ages. Perhaps you could switch to a cheaper sleep aid. What have you tried so far?
Are you going to continue your meloxicam and irbesartan? Perhaps you could replace irbesartan with hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg, it's very cheap.
~Ed xx
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 29, 2005, at 14:04:01
In reply to Lost insurance, need meds, posted by MidnightBlue on October 29, 2005, at 13:07:54
> Well,
>
> I've lost my insurance. I've tried to see if there were any free med programs for Ambien, but it appears there aren't any.Have you contacted PPAR? https://www.pparx.org/about.php
Also, sanofi-aventis does patient assistance applications over the phone. From their Ambien website:
"For all other (US) sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals Rx products, if you are inquiring about prescription drug assistance or patient Rx discounts, please contact the sanofi-aventis US Patient Assistance Center at 1-800-221-4025. "> I have a valid prescription, but need to find the best/cheapest place to buy. Any suggestions? I need a USA drug store. Not interested in over seas or import. I take 10 mg. Why hasn't this drug gone generic? It has been out forever.
Patent approved 1992. No generic available.
> Dr. Bob, I hope it isn't wrong to ask this. Please forgive me if it is.
>
> MBI'm sure it's not against any site guidelines to ask these questions.
Good luck,
Lar
Posted by ed_uk on October 29, 2005, at 15:28:01
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on October 29, 2005, at 13:49:02
>It's been available as a generic in the UK for ages.
Well OK, 'ages' was an exaggeration!
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2005, at 22:25:54
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » ed_uk, posted by ed_uk on October 29, 2005, at 15:28:01
Hi Larry good to see you back. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Bobby on October 29, 2005, at 22:56:12
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » MidnightBlue, posted by Larry Hoover on October 29, 2005, at 14:04:01
Yes, it's good to see your name on the screen Lar.
Posted by UgottaHaveHope on October 30, 2005, at 0:14:26
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » Larry Hoover, posted by Bobby on October 29, 2005, at 22:56:12
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Posted by Larry Hoover on October 30, 2005, at 7:40:20
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds, posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2005, at 22:25:54
I overcame massive anxiety to post again, and I'm not sure that it's a good idea for me.
Posted by SLS on October 30, 2005, at 9:45:36
In reply to Thanks, Phillipa and Bobby, posted by Larry Hoover on October 30, 2005, at 7:40:20
> I overcame massive anxiety to post again, and I'm not sure that it's a good idea for me.
I'm not sure what I can say to ease your anxiety and encourage you to continue to post here, but it sure is a pleasant experience to see your name appear again.
- Scott
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 30, 2005, at 16:54:29
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on October 29, 2005, at 13:49:02
Ed,
My doctor gave me a few samples of the irbesartan. I am doing VERY well on a small dose. BP was 128/78 or something like that. I had to go to Celebrex for the arthritis. The Mobic bothered my stomach and I had to increase the Prilosec which caused a dramatic increase in my depression! So I had to drop back down to 20mg of Prilosec a day instead of 40. I was wondering if vitamin absorption might have something to do with it? The higher Prilosec dose really made me feel bad.
I'm trying to make it on samples for a few months (for blood pressure and arthritis meds). I'm on a very low dose of Celebrex. Not enough to help enough, but better than nothing.
Ambien has been the best sleep aid for me. I develop tolerance to it, so I only take it a few times a week usually. It is still expensive.
MB
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 30, 2005, at 17:03:15
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » MidnightBlue, posted by Larry Hoover on October 29, 2005, at 14:04:01
Lar,
Thank you so much! I went to their website, but didn't see this information. I'm under a lot of stress and not thinking too clearly.
I'll have to check out pparx.
MB
Posted by ed_uk on October 31, 2005, at 14:37:25
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on October 30, 2005, at 16:54:29
Hi MB,
The Celebrex and irbesartan sound good :-)
Do you have enough samples to keep you going for a while?
Ed x
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 31, 2005, at 23:56:40
In reply to Re: Lost insurance, need meds » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on October 31, 2005, at 14:37:25
Ed,
I think I have enough of those two for several weeks. My family doc has said to call if I need more. It is the Ambien that is hard to get. Well, expensive and no free samples.
Hoping hubby gets a job SOON!
MB
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