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hlthe2b

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4. Don't shoot the messenger, but because Ambien is intended for short-term use because of its potential for

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 02:21 PM

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dependency and addiction, most states do not allow more than a 90-day prescription with reevaluation either required or expected, depending on how the law is written for Schedule IV controlled drugs. That said, it sounds like your practitioner is requiring a recheck every 30 days — which, while unlikely to be a requirement by state law, is likely a policy within the practice, especially if you are new to them as a patient. As you mentioned, it may also be that your insurance company is requiring more stringent limits on Ambien prescriptions.

I can imagine it is very frustrating, given that it had not been the case in the past. Maybe your new provider can advise you if there is a way to get around it. (NOT STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, OBVIOUSLY, but if this is a clinic policy only, there might be some room for a workaround)

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Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes [View all] Marthe48 Jul 30 OP

It's new law, any narcotic requires an appointment every three months questionseverything Jul 30 #1

It is ridiculous Marthe48 Jul 30 #7

I know, I feel the same but it's not your doctor's fault questionseverything Jul 30 #8

Glad you understand Marthe48 Jul 30 #11

An appointment every 3 months blue cat Jul 30 #2

If I have to I will but I'd like to get the 90 day refill Marthe48 Jul 30 #6

I don't have Ambien but I do have an anxiety script and I rarely used it until about a year ago! Deuxcents Jul 30 #3

I have a prescription for anti-anxiety and so far Marthe48 Jul 30 #5

My dosage is 1 mg..have had it a while and I use it to sleep if I'm too anxious about things I can't control. Deuxcents Jul 30 #12

I just ordered some otc sleep aids Marthe48 Jul 30 #13

I'm not a doctor but please be careful mixing compounds with your prescription..take good care Deuxcents Jul 30 #14

I'm checking for things like that Marthe48 Jul 30 #15

Can the higher dosage be purchased and then broken in half (if a pill)? No Vested Interest Aug 3 #16

I did that a few years ago Marthe48 Aug 3 #17

Don't shoot the messenger, but because Ambien is intended for short-term use because of its potential for hlthe2b Jul 30 #4

My last doctor died, the new doc said there were actually med school classes about dealing with dea requirements questionseverything Jul 30 #9

Yes.. But states have additional requirements and laws as well. New changes are part of continuing education requirement hlthe2b Jul 30 #10