Medically Reviewed by HaVy Ngo, Pharm.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 13, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Zolpidem tartrate

Common Brands:

Ambien, Ambien CR, Intermezzo, Edluar

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used to treat sleep problems called insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It works by slowing down brain activity to allow sleep.

Forms:

  • Ambien: 
    Immediate-release tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg
  • Ambien CR: 
    Extended-release tablet: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg
  • Edluar: 
    Sublingual tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg
  • Intermezzo: 
    Sublingual tablet: 1.75 mg, 3.5 mg
  • Zolpimist:
    Oral spray: 5mg/spray


Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used to treat sleep problems called insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It works by slowing down brain activity to allow sleep. 

Controlled Status:

Schedule IV controlled substance


What is Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)?

Ambien is a prescription sedative-hypnotic medicine for short-term treatment of adults who have insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep). 

Who can take Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)?

  • Adults
  • Not recommended in children under the age of 18 years