Zolpidem Generic (Page 6)

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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Cvs in sanford still gives Mylan generic zolpidem, so it must be your pharmacy.

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The generic zolpidem doesn't work for me anymore .

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Have him write 2 of the 10mg. My doc has me on 20mg. Take two. 60 per month. Thata the highest legal dose before a psychiatrist has to write something larger.

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I have taken the generic from Torrent and no way is it the same as my previous medication. CVS did not mention nor notify me that they had changed manufacturers. After 2+ weeks and not sleeping, I went to the pharmacy and was finally told after questioning the staff.

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I have been taking ambien 10mg for almost 10 yrs. I have tried almost every generic out there. I found the tevas are amazing....if you want to get chores done around the house. I cleaned my whole apartment and didn't even remember lifting a rag. Nice perk. Kinda scary. I switched from walgreens (home of Teva) to Target purely because of circumstance and started taking qualitest. What a difference! I lay down and with in 20 min I'm asleep. No dusting or "ambien texting". No clean and organized closets however, safe and well rested. My vote goes to qualitest (found at Target)

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I completely agree about The Good Neighbor Pharmacy switch of their generic brand of Ambien. This circular, lavender color pill does not work AT ALL. I brought mine back to the pharmacy and they switched it to Qualitest which they have used for quite some time before they recently switched.

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Qualitest Zolpidem works for me. Unfortunately Target no longer carries it now that they are run by CVS. They will not order it and neither will any of the local CVS pharmacies.

Anyone know of pharmacies that carry the Qualitest version? Even mail order would work. I've been calling around and haven't found one.

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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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I was using teva also.with walgreens and it doesn't work.going to walmat trying their brand

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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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Walgreens, I checked today they carry qualitest

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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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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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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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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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TORRENT IS AWFUL!!!!!!! The hallucinations on this one are incredible.

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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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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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I just called Costco and they have the mylan

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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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