Ambien is also known by its generic name, Zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotics, which is a prescription medication used to treat Insomnia in adults.
Ambien is a sleeping pill that can be taken for short-term treatment of Insomnia, as it contains a higher risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. It is not recommended that this medication be used without a doctor’s prescription.

Unlike other sedatives like Benzodiazepines, Ambien is less likely to cause drowsiness the next day. This property makes it one of the most used medications of the Benzodiazepines class.