AMBIEN (Zolpidem, Stilnox)

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.