What Is Ambien (Zolpidem)?
Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem, a drug that's used to treat insomnia.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for you to go to sleep, stay asleep, or both.
Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. They work by slowing the activity in your brain, which allows for a state of sleep.
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