Ambien is the brand name for **zolpidem**, a prescription medication primarily used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It belongs to a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics and works by affecting brain activity to help people fall asleep. Ambien is generally intended to be taken immediately before bedtime when a person can remain in bed for a full night\'s sleep. Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and