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Getting AMBIEN CR
Getting a good night's sleep may start with getting AMBIEN CR.
If you're having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, AMBIEN CR may be right
for you. The first step you need to take is to talk to your healthcare professional. And before you
go to your appointment, you may want to take advantage of our 4-night free‡ trial offer. Simply print
your trial certificate and then bring it to your healthcare professional to see if AMBIEN CR is right for you.
Did you know there is no generic form of AMBIEN CR?
If you've already talked to your healthcare professional and have received a prescription for AMBIEN
CR, there are some important things you should know. AMBIEN CR is the only 2-layer
sleep aid that helps you fall asleep and stay asleep, and there is no generic substitute.
Your insurance company or your pharmacist may want you to try a generic form of
AMBIEN first—and not AMBIEN CR. If this is the case and you're having trouble getting
your AMBIEN CR prescription filled, it's important to know that there are still
ways to obtain it.
Generic AMBIEN (zolpidem tartrate) CIV tablets vs. AMBIEN CR
FDA-approved AMBIEN (
zolpidem tartrate or generic AMBIEN) has one layer to help
you fall asleep, and is approved for short-term use. AMBIEN CR has two
layers. The first layer dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep fast, while the
second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep, so you can wake up ready for your
day.* AMBIEN CR can also be taken for as long as your healthcare professional recommends.
If getting sleep is becoming a problem, getting the right prescription shouldn't
be.
The following information should help you get AMBIEN CR, as prescribed by your healthcare professional:
- You may need your healthcare professional to submit a "Prior Authorization" form to your insurance
company. Once you receive prior authorization, contact your pharmacy to fill your
prescription for AMBIEN CR.
- You may be required to try generic AMBIEN first. Primarily, insurance companies
want you to try a generic medication first, because it usually costs less. However,
generic AMBIEN and AMBIEN CR work differently. Generally, you first need to fill
your prescription for generic AMBIEN, and can then get AMBIEN CR by requesting it
from your healthcare professional.
- Some insurance companies will not cover AMBIEN CR at all, but
Save on AMBIEN CR can help
you with the cost. Save on AMBIEN CR
can save you up to $100† on five refills of AMBIEN CR.
Read some popular Q&As that address the differences between AMBIEN
and AMBIEN CR, and tips on how to make sure you get what was prescribed by your
healthcare professional.
Next: Common Questions & Answers about Prescriptions