Ambien, also known by its generic name zolpidem, is a prescription medication primarily used to treat insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. It belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics, which work by slowing down brain activity to help induce sleep.
Ambien is typically prescribed for short-term use, usually for a few weeks or less, to help people overcome acute episodes of insomnia. It comes in immediate-release tablets, which help people fall asleep, and extended-release tablets, which help people stay asleep throughout the night.
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