Is Ambien A Controlled Substance

My dr proscribed Ambien and it just didn’t work. I would take 3 or 4 pills over the course of a night/day. Now I am out and it takes me 6 hours to fall asleep. My question is this. If I pay cash can I get an Rx for Valium before my 30 days is up? The medication is not working and I’m getting about 2 hours a sleep a night. Two nights I stayed up all night and throughout the next day. Is this lack of sleep bad for my health? ## The Zolpidem in Ambien is a sedative hypnotic, though it is related to Benzodiazepines, they are different and are used to treat different conditions. You should be able to get a Valium prescription, before the 30 days is up, but that policy can vary depending on your insurance plan, and your doctor's policy. Have you tried checking with your doctor...

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my husband works third shift and cant sleep well. he doesnt have any drug or alcohol problems but he doesnt have insurance so we dont want to waste our time going to a dr who cant help, ## HI, Jen! Ambien isn't a controlled substance, so any doctor can prescribe it, there are no restrictions on that. However, the issue may be the fact that your husband always works this shift and Ambien is only intended for short term treatment of insomnia, it's not meant to be something that you take for a long, ongoing period of time. Learn more Ambien details here. It causes the risk of some serious side effects, some of which could affect his ability to work, such as the next day hangover like effects, which tend to be very bad. Thus, it likely isn't the best choice for your husband, any...

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i have adhd,bypolar and manic depressant and have mood swings ## Hello, Katie! How are you? Due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, you'll need to see a specialist, at least for the Adderall, since it is a controlled substance. It also carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness, insomnia and anorexia. What is your general location? That information would make it easier for someone to recommend a good doctor in you area.

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Hello, I've been taking amitriptyline for about 2 years. I've also been addicted to Ambien and Xanax. I've tried everything for sleep so I didn't take this med when it was first prescribed because I thought it wouldn't work. The first time I took it I was out of Ambien and Xanax and very paranoid. However it actually made me sleep for about five hours which was a very pleasant surprise. That was 50mg. Now I'm completely off Xanax and Ambien and am talking 100-150 of amitriptyline a night. It works very well. It's the only non controlled substance that has ever worked to help me sleep. Because it's not controlled it's much easier to get. When I'm out of it I don't sleep at all. This medication has been a godsend to me. ## Hello, Erin! How are y...

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I went to the pharmacy today to fill mine and my husband's prescriptions. When I was looking at all the scripts, I realized that my husband's script had more then usual. Now here's the thing- He is prescribed 30 10mg ambien a month but the insurance will only cover 15 for him. His bottle had 30 in but the qty on the bottle said 15 and I only paid the insurance prem for the 15. Now I dont know what to do- He is prescribed the 30 I picked up but I only paid for 15- should I contact the pharmacy since it is a controlled substance? I know they cant make me return them, but I specificly told them today to only fill what the insurance would pay for- I want to inform them of there error but I dont want to be forced to pay $30 for it. ## Hello, In my opinion, if you just want to do ...

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I have been on antidepressants, Cymbalta, Lamictal, Ambien & Klonopin. I'm am currently off ambien now and weaning Klonopin, soon to be off. No complaints. My only trouble with Trazodone is major headaches. I do stress exercises daily for chronic low back pain and surgery for l1 fracture. I've just come off five 10/325 norco to 15 mg ms contin 3 a day. My pain is better but not fully controlled. I'm very aware of addiction and dependence, so the less controlled substance the better. What I'm looking for is advice. My sleep cycle is horrible due to a lot of different medical issues, such as kidney stones. I have colon polyps surgery in two months. Plus I deal with regular stress. I go to a therapist and many doctors just wanted opinions of staying on ms contin. It gav...

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small circular purpilish pill with mz2 on it ## found this pill in my sons room. what are they. ## I found this pill in my sons room my be taking them what are they? ## I found this small purplish pill in my sons room. What is it? ## This tablet contains 10mgs of Zolpidem, it is a generic for Ambien, used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It is a prescription only medication that should NOT be used without a doctors supervision, abuse can be dangerous and they may be habit forming. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, strange taste and amnesia. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I'm a nurse and the pill you described is ambien 10mg. The generic name is Zolpidem. It's a controlled substance. Ambien is a sleeping pill but m...

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i was just wondering if chewing ambien would give u a better high ## no it will just taste nasty ## Why would you be using Ambiem to get High with in the first place. It's not a drug to be abused. It should be used to help you sleep. Sheesh. ## can you actually get high from ambien? It's a non-narcodic isn't it? please do tell! ## no. ambein doesnt get u high , it helps you sleep and u should only take it if its perscribed to u. people in nursing homes use this alot for sleeping. its not good to take something if u dont need it , you canb cause damage to your body. ## Amiben (zolpidem) is a schedule IV controlled substance. It is a non-narcotic hypnotic with sedative properties. Although it is a non-narcotic it still has the potential to be psychologically and physically add...

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I have been with my current doctors office for over 12 years. For that same time period, they have been prescribing me ambien to take on a regular basis for anxiety related insomnia. The only other medication I take is atenolol for PVC's and neurontin for nerve pain related to ACDF surgery last year and other problems in my neck. The past year or so the practice has understandably seemed jumpy about controlled substance prescriptions, requiring more frequent visits, etc. Last week when I went in for medication adjustment they surprised me with a "random" medication compliance drug screening. I was told they would just be testing for the ambien to make sure I am taking it. I take this medicine faithfully every night for better or worse. I am one of those who admittedly has be...