Zolpidem (commonly known by the brand name Ambien®) is a prescription sedative-hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. Specifically, it is prescribed for individuals who struggle with sleep onset—meaning they have severe difficulty falling asleep.

Zolpidem (commonly known by the brand name Ambien®) is a prescription sedative-hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. Specifically, it is prescribed for individuals who struggle with sleep onset—meaning they have severe difficulty falling asleep.