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Nov 06, 2008 03:16 AM

Does Ambien CR have a generic name too

by mondkmondk Premium Member

I am paying an arm and a leg for this med...is there a generic available?

Blessings, Michelle

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from NurseyBaby'05
Old Nov 06, 2008, 07:58 AM

Default Re: Does Ambien CR have a generic name too
I think it's only been on the market for a year or so. The patent probably hasn't expired yet, so a generic probably doesn't exist. Check with your pharmacist. They would be able to look it up to be sure.
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from morte
Old Nov 06, 2008, 09:56 AM

Default Re: Does Ambien CR have a generic name too
Originally Posted by mondkmondk View Post
I am paying an arm and a leg for this med...is there a generic available?

Blessings, Michelle
dont think so , it hasnt been on the market long enough, i think
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from morte
Old Nov 06, 2008, 10:02 AM

Default Re: Does Ambien CR have a generic name too
Originally Posted by mondkmondk View Post
I am paying an arm and a leg for this med...is there a generic available?

Blessings, Michelle
nope not till 2020 http://insomnia.emedtv.com/ambien-cr...ambien-cr.html
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