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Ambien, also known by its generic name zolpidem, is a medication primarily prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics, which work by slowing down brain activity to help induce sleep. Ambien is typically taken just before bedtime and should only be used for a short duration, usually 1 to 2 weeks. 


 

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