Zolpidem 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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA A ) receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines . more

Zolpidem 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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA A ) receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines . [ 1 ] It works quickly (usually within 15 minutes) and has a short half-life (2?3 hours). Trade names of zolpidem include Ambien , Ambien CR , Ivedal , Nytamel , Stilnoct , Stilnox , Zoldem , Zolnod and Zolpihexal . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] less