zolpidem - oral, Ambien
GENERIC NAME: ZOLPIDEM - ORAL (ZOHL-pee-dem)
BRAND NAME(S): Ambien
USES: Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.
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