Zolpidem, a generic form of the drug frequently marketed under the brand name Ambien, is a member of the sedative-hypnotic pharmacological class. It is usually recommended to treat insomnia, a common sleep condition marked by trouble falling asleep, difficulties remaining asleep, or poor quality sleep. Generally speaking, ambien is given to treat insomnia temporarily, particularly when it is accompanied by trouble falling asleep. It facilitates a quicker transition to sleep and improves the quantity and caliber of sleep.