Do I need my insurance to pre-authorize for generic versions of Lunesta or Ambien?

Question

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Answer 1

The others are right, and there is no generic form for the newest form of Ambien--Ambien CR, which is a layered form that lets you fall asleep and stay asleep.  Insurance will pay for 5 and 10 mg generic Ambien only.

Answer 2

Valerie is correct, but I'll add something to this. Zolpidem (ambien) works very well to help you fall asleep. Most reports claim and I have tried this,

they help you fall asleep but not stay asleep. I've heard this from other people with the same disclaimer. Good luck-sleep tight etc...

Answer 3

There is no generic available for Lunesta, so you might need a prior authorization.  There is a generic for Ambien (zolpidem) which is usually covered by insurance at your generic copay.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

As the others said, only a generic for Ambien is available.  It is called zolpidem.  My insurance does not require pre-authorization, but each company has their own rules and tricks.  It does work well and very fast--in about 15 or 20 minutes.