Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. Ambien (Zolpidem’s generic name) affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems like Insomnia. To control your brain and make a sleepless night. After taking food when you go the bed you fall asleep very quickly. It has a common variant which is 5 mg. Mostly prescribed medication for insomnia patients. Take this medication by mouth and follow your consultant’s chart because sometimes taking more than medication for the long term without the consultant’s permission becomes harmful for you. so be careful about it.