Ambien (zolpidem) is a fast-acting prescription sleep aid used to treat insomnia, especially difficulty falling asleep. It works by enhancing GABA activity in the brain to produce sedation. Ambien is typically taken once nightly and has short-term use guidelines due to risks like dependence, next-day drowsiness, and sleepwalking.
Would you like a short 40-word summary, a comparison with other sleep meds, or help with tapering?
