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Generic Ambien user who switched to Ambien CR

"All my life I was a morning person. So when I started to dread my alarm clock, I knew my sleep patterns had gone awry. I lacked energy. And my stress levels at work and at home were off the charts. So, with a little nagging from friends, I talked to my doctor. She first gave me a prescription for something called "zolpidem tartrate." I found out that this is the ingredient used in the generic form of AMBIEN. I tried it a couple times, but realized that it only helped me fall asleep—leaving me awake sometimes hours later. So, I went back to my doctor and she prescribed AMBIEN CR. Turns out, AMBIEN CR is the latest form of "zolpidem tartrate". Its unique second layer helps me sleep through the night. What a much-needed difference. Now I'm the early riser again, the pancake-maker, the family-alarm-clock..."

-Anita, 45*

* Not an Actual Patient. Individual Results May Vary.


Is your generic sleep aid not doing enough?

If you're taking AMBIEN (zolpidem tartrate), or a generic form of AMBIEN, you've obviously taken the steps to see your doctor and discuss your sleeping problems. However, getting to sleep and staying asleep can be a bit of trial and error.

One of the most important things you should know is that AMBIEN and its generic form work differently than AMBIEN CR. AMBIEN, and the generic form of AMBIEN, are designed to only help you with getting to sleep. AMBIEN CR is different. There is no generic form of AMBIEN CR and it is the only form of AMBIEN that is FDA approved to help you fall asleep and stay asleep so you can wake up less frequently and fall back to sleep faster. Only AMBIEN CR has two layers that address both problems. The first layer dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep fast, while the second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep–so you wake up ready for your day.* In fact, in clinical studies, AMBIEN CR was proven effective for up to 7 hours. AMBIEN CR can also be taken for as long as your healthcare provider recommends.

If your current sleep aid isn't letting you sleep through the night, it might be time to ask your doctor about
AMBIEN CR.

*Individual results may vary.


Something Extra for You

Have you considered AMBIEN CR, yet gone with generic AMBIEN due to cost or because your insurance company won't pay for it? If so, you should know that AMBIEN CR has created an exclusive program called CR Extras. Sign up today and you could be eligible for a 7-night free trial and a special offer card that could save you up to $100* on your next five AMBIEN CR refills.

Maximum benefit is $20 off, on up to 5 prescriptions, depending on your co-pay amount. This offer is not valid for Medicare or Medicaid recipients or any other federal or state funded program and where prohibited by law.


Can't Get AMBIEN CR?

Your insurance company may want you to try a generic medication instead of AMBIEN CR, because generics usually cost less. However, there is no generic form of 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. However, 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 wake up less frequently and fall back to sleep faster. AMBIEN CR can also be taken for as long as your healthcare provider recommends.

*Proven effective for up to 7 hours in clinical studies.
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Maximum benefit is $20 off, on up to 5 prescriptions, depending on your out-of-pocket costs. Not valid for patients participating in Medicare, Medicaid, government (public insurance) programs, or any private payor in the state of Massachusetts and where prohibited by law.

AMBIEN CR is indicated to help you fall asleep and/or stay asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AMBIEN CR is a treatment option you and your healthcare provider can consider along with lifestyle changes and can be taken for as long as your provider recommends. Until you know how AMBIEN CR will affect you, you shouldn't drive or operate machinery. Be sure you're able to devote 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again. Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN CR, contact your doctor immediately. Side effects may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness, and headache. It's non-narcotic; however, like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency. Don't take it with alcohol.

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.

AMBIEN is indicated for short-term treatment, to help you fall asleep.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When you first start taking AMBIEN, use caution in the morning when engaging in activities requiring complete alertness until you know how you will react to this medication. In most instances, memory problems can be avoided if you take AMBIEN only when you are able to get a full night's sleep (7 to 8 hours) before you need to be active again. As with any sleep medication, do not use alcohol while you are taking AMBIEN.

Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported. If you experience any of these behaviors contact your provider immediately. In rare cases, sleep medicines may cause allergic reactions such as swelling of your tongue or throat, shortness of breath or more severe results. If you have an allergic reaction while using AMBIEN, contact your doctor immediately.

Prescription sleep aids are often taken for 7 to 10 days – or longer as advised by your provider. Like most sleep medicines, it has some risk of dependency.

There is a low occurrence of side effects associated with the short-term use of AMBIEN. The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical trials were drowsiness (2%), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%).

Please refer to the full prescribing information and medication guide.