PCP-Ambien

Submitted by Vast_Constant2328 t3_125m05g in springfieldMO

Hi! Debating on asking or posting this question because I just don’t want to be judge. We will be moving to Springfield, MO and away from my primary care physician who has taken care of me since I was 12.

I have terrible, severe insomnia, and because of that I take Ambien. A lot of doctors will not give you Ambien long-term and I’m nervous that once we move down there, I won’t be able to get it and I won’t sleep.

Do you know any PCP who truly believes their patients and gives Ambien out long-term .

No, I’m not addicted. I take the pill responsible exactly how it’s supposed to be taken.

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Setter_sws t1_je4q1e1 wrote

Hey this is Springfield Missouri. Good luck finding the care you need. Never be embarrassed by asking for help.

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Cthepo t1_je4q7aw wrote

Sorry, this is the wrong Springfield so removing.

Edit: OP meant MO, just put the wrong one in the post.

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Longwell2020 t1_je4vrxf wrote

You may be best off talking to Burrell mental health. A lot of primary care physicians (PCP) are very conservative with prescriptions here.

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imajeepfan t1_je4w7cu wrote

Bring your medical records or maybe a letter from your current doctor. Another MD vouching that you use it responsibly will (hopefully) go a long way.

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jttIII t1_je4x2mz wrote

it seems like you should be able to have your doctor send a referral to a local doctor.

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baconomaly t1_je4zhrf wrote

If you’re having trouble finding a PCP, in the interim you might try edibles. That’s what I’ve done for my sleep issues and it’s worked wonders!

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bradpmo t1_je5484e wrote

Not what I expected this post to be about based on the title and that it’s Springfield.

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Twistinnips t1_je5di3g wrote

I know it doesn't answer your question, but if you haven't already, you might consider trying some cannabis - specifically edibles. I always had trouble sleeping, but now eat ~30mg after dinner and have no trouble getting 8hrs.

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HomsarWasRight t1_je5hcm0 wrote

After seeing post title:

“I don’t know man. While I’m sure drug interactions with Ambien are a serious concern, I just don’t think you should be taking PCP at all.”

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nobile t1_je629te wrote

Replying to Vast_Constant2328 (#2,446,716)

I stopped taking ambien!

My problem used to be that I couldn't take melatonin for more than a few days in a row and then it would stop working altogether for like a week (same with benadryl, plus that one makes me feel like shit the next day). Ambien did the job without the need to stop taking it for a while, but I was always uncomfortable taking it since everyone was always so weary about it.

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Nowadays I take CBN gummies with melatonin and at least for the past.... 4 months I have been having the best sleep of my life. It works also if I take melatonin separately and vape some indica flower (I get the ones that have higher CBN levels) just before heading to bed. After switching to that, I've been able to even wake up early in the morning feeling well rested and alert.

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420shaken t1_je6fu4c wrote

I've been using Ambien for like 10 years now, especially since it has been a generic. Of the four PCP's I've had, none of them had issues with it. I'm not sure I would fret so much about it. Shoot, my current PCP told me she would not suggest changing to something else unless I just really felt the need to. If it works,it works.

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420shaken t1_je6gqlu wrote

Replying to Vast_Constant2328 (#2,457,729)

PCP's are like lovers. If it's not working, find another. It's not drug seeking if you truly have your health as the main concern. That may be a NJ or FL thing though. Here in MO, I get my 90 day supply w/o issues and being generic, the insurance doesn't mind too well either.

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420shaken t1_je6gqry wrote

Replying to Vast_Constant2328 (#2,457,729)

PCP's are like lovers. If it's not working, find another. It's not drug seeking if you truly have your health as the main concern. That may be a NJ or FL thing though. Here in MO, I get my 90 day supply w/o issues and being generic, the insurance doesn't mind too well either.

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