Zolpidem - ZOLE-pi-dem belongs to the group of medication called central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system. Zolpidem is using to treat insomnia - trouble in sleeping. Zolpidem helps you get to sleep faster and sleep through the night. In general, when sleep medication are using every night for a long time, they may lose their effectiveness. In most cases, sleep medication must be using only for short periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days and generally for no longer than 1 or 2 weeks.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.