Ambien "over- the- counter"?

[Moira]

Not sure where I read or heard this and now think maybe I dreamed it up...that Ambien would become an over-the-counter drug shortly. Anybody heard this or did I make it up? Thanks for any info.

[Melinda]

ambien is suppose to be released as a generic soon if not already, but not over the counter

[Karen]

Moira wrote:

Not sure where I read or heard this and now think maybe I dreamed it up...that Ambien would become an over-the-counter drug shortly. Anybody heard this or did I make it up? Thanks for any info.

Nope... not OTC but you can purchase it online in generic form usually coming from India, Greece or France. Pills cost about $1 each compared to $5ish each in US BUT I don't recommend taking it AT ALL!!
Just FYI... those versions DO NOT have the crazy psycho side effects of the american version. But, now that I'm finally off of the "psycho pills" I'd advise anyone else to stay far far away from all of it. Mine are all down the toilet (probably making the fishies psychotic).
If you read my post in the "Ambien Problems" thread you'll understand more of what I'm talking about. AND it doesn't start that way... the psychosis sets in over time. Starts with simple sleep walking and confusion over, guess what, whether you dreampt something or it really happened and progresses to dangerous levels after that.

[dan phillips]

Is there a more powerful sleep aid over the counter then the ones I take with only 25mg of Diphenhramine.

I thought of buying from a online store like
www.drugstores.name

[Dolores Atwood]

dan phillips wrote:

Is there a more powerful sleep aid over the counter then the ones I take with only 25mg of Diphenhramine.
I thought of buying from a online store like
www.drugstores.name

I dont think so you can buy 24 capsules at dollar general for 1.25 of pay 10 or 12 dollars for somminex which is exactly the same thing. All those expensive sleep aids contain 25 mg diphenhydramine Dolores RN in Louisiana same thing just different price.

[Dolores Atwood]

If that works for you then take the pink and white capsule. many people use this drug fo drift off to sleep. personally i get restless leg syndrome when i take those kind of drugs. Dolores RN in Louisiana

[Dolores Atwood]

We can blame anyone we want upon someone else but from most of these emails people are openly admitting misusing these drugs then want to sue the company Dolores Rn IN Louisiana

[sava777]

Moira wrote:

Not sure where I read or heard this and now think maybe I dreamed it up...that Ambien would become an over-the-counter drug shortly. Anybody heard this or did I make it up? Thanks for any info.

I saw this on CNN.Yes over the counter....FDA approved thank the good Lord.I am a hopeeless insomniac and this is a blessing...however the drug company manages the strength of the public consumption and I do not think this will apply to the cr time.They will not be cheap!

[stefffy in Ca]

I have been taking Ambien for years ..I have insomia. I usually pay $150.00 but I went to costco today and it was the generic brand zolpidem/ambien I was shocked it was only $12.42 can you believe it!!!! ambien lost their patent last month whooooooo for us cash paying peeps.

[CreamPuff]

Generic, generic, generic! Nobody ever said OTC.

Open your ears, people!

[Treesquid]

Zolpidem (Ambien) is a Schedule IV controlled substance.

Drugs on this schedule include:(Xanax),(Librium), diazepam (Valium)

It will never be OTC.

[Kimmie]

I couldnt find Zolpidem on the Costco website?

[Shilpa]

The generic form Zolpidem (something like that) is out and I find it WAY more potent than the band name, not sure why since it's suppose to be the same drug... i don't think this drug will ever make it OTC, there is no way the FDA would allow that... too addictive

[Shilpa]

i always take it or something in that drug family for flying, if you don't take it all the time i don't think it's that bad

[Maria]

Anyone know a reliable online place to buy ambien or ativan? Just need it for a long flight and have no time to go see doc. pay a copay just to get a flying pill. thx!

[JPS]

Please don't generalize from your personal experience. Everyone's metabolism is different. Ambien is the most wonderful medication I've ever taken. No side-effects with me. Just floats me away to uplifting, rejuvenating sleep.

[SuperMom]

JPS - But, can you stop? How successful are you when you try? Be honest. Check out Ambien Withdrawal & Headaches.

[sdogg23]

My mom takes ambien and won't stop she is addicted and eats everything up. Then she complains that she is fat. I tell her its the ambien, she gets mad at me. She is in denial. Can someone help me out I want her to stop.

[This is me]

There are several threads started here regarding Ambien related problems. Let her read some of them or if need be print then out.

[Jeff]

Can I buy smething without a prescription? I have been having problems sleeping about the last year. I have told my Dr. but he has not prescribed anything for me...