Drug details

Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)

type of Sedatives

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative/hypnotic used for treating insomnia. Ambien is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• tiredness,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• constipation,
• dry mouth,
• weakness,
• sore throat,
• insomnia,
• loss of coordination,
• muscle pain,
• stuffy nose,
• stomach upset,
• euphoria,
• Daytime drowsiness,
• "Drugged" feeling,
• Nasal irritation,
• Ataxia (balance problems), and
• Visual changes.

The following drugs are related to Ambien, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate)
• Elavil (amitriptyline)
• Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection)
• Dalmane (flurazepam)
• Quviviq (daridorexant tablets)
• Dayvigo (lemborexant tablets)
• Valium (diazepam tablets)
• Doral (quazepam tablets)
• Silenor (doxepin tablets)
• Edluar (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets)
• Prosom (elprazolam tablet)
• Lunesta (eszopiclone)
• Halcion (triazolam)
• Hetlioz (tasimelteon capsules)
• Hetlioz LQ (tasimelteon oral suspension)
• Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate)
• Phenobarbital (phenobarbital)
• Rozerem (ramelteon)
• Restoril (temazepam)
• Seconal Sodium (secobarbital sodium capsules)
• Sonata (zaleplon)
• Trintellix (vortioxetine tablets)
• Zolpimist (zolpidem tartrate oral spray)

The following supplements are related to Ambien, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Glutamine (s.)
• Lemon Balm (s.)
• Tyrosine (s.)
• Valerian (s.)
• Alpha-Ketoglutarate (s.)