Ambien
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Ambien?
Generic Name: zolpidem
Other Brand Names:
zolpidem, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release form of zolpidem is
Ambien
, which is used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR
, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and
a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.Your doctor will determine which form of zolpidem is best for you.
Zolpidem may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on Ambien (59)
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- Dec 01, 2009
My husband and I are in some trouble. He is a physician, (53 years old) and was just give...
sleeping pills - Sleep Disorders Community
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- Nov 02, 2009
I have tried benadryl, ambien, triazolam for my insomnia. Currently taking clonazepam daily...
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Journals about Ambien(31)
Got in bed around 10:30, had taken an Ambien CR, 75mg Lyrica and my flexeril. Was sti...
Because this week is really going to suck, but I think I need to stop taking my sleepi...
