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Ambien is a brand name for the generic drug zolpidem (pronounced zΕl-piβ-dem), which is
short for zolpidem tartrate. Ambien, or zolpidem, is a sedative. In other words, itβs used to treat
problems associated with being able to go to sleep, or insomnia.