Zolpidem (Ambien) is a prescription medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia,as well as some brain disorders. It is a short-acting nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic that potentiates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA),an inhibitory neurotransmitter,by binding to GABA receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines. Trade names of zolpidem include Adormix,Ambien,Ambien CR,Edluar,Damixan,Hypnogen,Ivedal,Lioran,Myslee,Nytamel,Sanval,Stilnoct,Stilnox,Stilnox CR,Sucedal,Zoldem,Zolnod and Zolpihexal |