is zolpidem ambien
Ambien is the brand name of zolpidem. Due to a pervasive advertising campaign, the drugâs properties as a sleep aid are widely known (even notorious) in popular culture. It is primarily prescribed as a temporary treatment for insomnia. Ambien is taken by mouth as a small, oblong tablet or as an extended-release tablet. Some people may crush up the pills and snort them to get a stronger effect. Slang terms for Ambien include no-gos, zombie pills, sleepeasy, tic-tacs and A-minus.