Erowid Zolpidem (Ambien) Vault

zolpidem

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Zolpidem

COMMON & BRAND NAMES

Ambien; Stilnox; Sublinox

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Hypnotic; Sleep-aid

CHEMICAL NAME

N,N-6-trimethyl-2-p-tolyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine- 3-acetamide L-(+)-tartrate

DESCRIPTION

Zolpidem is a short-acting sedative-hypnotic prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It interacts with the GABA-BZ receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of the benzodiazepines. As with most benzodiazepines, zolpidem can cause anterograde amnesia (forgetting the period during the effects).