Doctor no longer willing to prescribe ambien?

Or you could post your address and see if any of the community members will donate some until you get this straightened out.

I know what it’s like to be denied ambien, It happened to me so I just switched to an urgent care and bam not a problem.

Running out is anxiety provoking not because you won’t sleep it’s because your body craves it, mine does too. 15 years on ambien now at 20mg to fall asleep.

HI boldbear , about 5 years ago i was on 50 mg of trazodone and 10 mg ambien for insomnia . New doctor stopped these scripts , because of my age and then started me on hydroxyzine 25 mg fo sleep and anxiety . Did not help much for sleep , but did okay for anxiety . I am now cutting a 5 mg tablet of melatonin in half every night for the last month and sleeping about 7 to 8 hours . Feel rested and not groggy during the day . Talk to your pharmacist , he helped me with this . Good Luck i hope this helps.

Just go to a psychiatrist they will prescribe anything as long as you present the right symptoms. Worst case you order from overseas at $3 a pill.

Location and age are a problem plus the medical restrictions listed by Med corporations. There was and may be the old problem of excessive use. No one needs more than 2.5mg to relax and sleep. This should only be taken once or twice per month due to stress. BCBS will not pay for the drug if in Michigan. I used to be able to purchase the 5mg oval which were easy to cut.

I too take (cut off) 1/3 mg. dose of a 10 mg. pill each night. Ambien has changed my life . I finally get to sleep and stay sleeping. This is a disorder I have suffered with my whole life…. Sleep deprivation is horrible and this little piece of pill is a gift from heaven….. I’m a healthy 65 yr old women, extremely active - gym work out 3 or 4 times a week, lap swimmer, and play golf every chance I get. Insomnia has plagued me my entire life……. Until Ambien. Taking ambien for 6 years now. Never felt better or more rested….

I’m now having a similar problem. I’ve been taking a half an Ambien at bedtime for a couple of years now. It’s the only thing that’s ever worked for me. If I wake up anytime before 3:00 am and can’t get back to sleep I take the other half. I’ve never had to take more and haven’t built up a resistance.
Unbeknownst to me my doctor suddenly only prescribed 20 pills every 30 days so now I’m going to be without anything for four days.
I’m afraid of the withdrawal symptoms and of course the sleepless nights ahead.
I’ve wanted to change doctors for a while simply because I think she’s a lazy doctor but don’t want to be accused of doctor shopping.
Any advice on any OTC sleep aids in the mean time would be appreciated.

I know what you're going through. The doctors don't really know what it is like to TRY to sleep. To stare at a dark ceiling wondering when sleep will come. Sleep should not be a chore. The thought of that alone is enough to prevent you from being able to relax and just sleep. Ambien works. period.. It is a powerful drug, and the people who take it need to know how powerful it is so they don't overdose, but it can be used responsibly. Find a sleep specialist who understands. They will want you to have a sleep study done where they hook you up to all kinds of electrodes and watch you sleep. (how relaxing is that?) They will say you have sleep Apnea even if you don't. It makes me want to call their homes in the middle of the night so they can be woken up and feel my frustration. Enough said. I hope you can find a good doctor who will understand. You should NEVER drive after taking Ambien.

I understand your pain.. I have been on ambien for 6 years.. I was abused all my childhood and lived in fear stayed up all night to scared to sleep and fell asleep in class. I go to a university hospital and they have residents. One day a get a new resident and the first thing he says to me. Your not getting anymore ambien because it's not good for post traumatic stress. I freaked out. I have tried everything under the sun to sleep..ambien was the only thing that worked. Talk about suffering. Then he puts in my chart. Do not give ambien..omg.. I cannot sleep literally. .I lost every job because of this problem. What do I do now. Doesn't your chart go everywhere with u.

The best dr to keep you on ambien is a psychiatrist... regular doctors want do it...

Request and insist to be referred to a specialist that has experience in treating sleep disorders. If Ambien works for you, share that experience with the specialist and let him assess you for addiction if necessary.

That is horrible. Ambien works GREAT on the people on whom it works great for. It can make the difference between function and dysfunction. I don't get the doctors' fear of it?? God bless the doctors who prescribe it and aren't afraid.

Hi boldbear,
Print out what you've written here, and hand it to a new doc! If that new doc doesn't put you on Ambien straight away, walk out !!
Find a decent doc that is understanding and you will have your sleep med.
Ask friends if they can recommend a doc, ONE THAT LISTENS!!
I wish you good ZZZ's and a great doc!

It sound like you Really need a NEW doctors office. Even though you are seeing a new dr. in that group they still have your chart with your old dr. notes in them. Usually sleep specialist Do Not prescribe meds. They let your dr. know the results but your primary dr. will have to prescribe. Also I used to take Ambien but did not like the ' hang over' effects. I have been on Lunesta for about 8 years & it works great. And if your new job does not have insurance look into the manufacture patient assistance to possibly help you out with the cost. Hope you get some Good sleep soon & get some meds that help you out soon.