Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate - Zolpidem Tartrate) is a registered trademark of Abbot Pharmaceuticals.
This medication is used for the management of obesity to include weight loss and weight maintenance.
Important Note The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses Zolpidem is commonly used to treat sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night, or waking up too early in the morning. Zolpidem is for short-term use only--usually 7 to 10 days. Zolpidem may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
How to Use Take zolpidem exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water just before bed time. It will make you drowsy, and you could fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose too long before you are ready for sleep.

Why is this medication prescribed? Zolpidem is used short-term to treat insomnia (to help you fall asleep and stay asleep for a proper rest). This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should this medicine be used?
Zolpidem comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day at bedtime as directed. It usually begins working within 15 minutes. This medication usually is taken 7-10 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take zolpidem exactly as directed.
Zolpidem can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking zolpidem, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially allergy preparations, antihistamines, barbiturates, cold medicines, medications for depression or seizures, pain relievers, tranquilizers, and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have, or have ever had kidney or liver disease, a history of alcoholism or drug abuse or depression, asthma, breathing problems, or allergies. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Generic Sonata (Zaleplon) helps you fall asleep fast. And, because of the way generic Sonata (Zaleplon) works, you can take generic Sonata (Zaleplon) late, even after you’ve tried to go to sleep on your own. As long as you have four hours to sleep, you don’t have to worry about waking up groggy the next day. When it’s too late for other sleep aids, it’s not too late for generic Sonata (Zaleplon).