Order Link: https://careskit.com/product-category/sleeping-pills/ambien/ The prescription drug Ambien (generic name: zolpidem) is mostly used to treat insomnia, especially trouble falling asleep. It is a member of the sedative-hypnotic medication class, which has a relaxing effect via acting on the brain. Ambien helps users fall asleep more quickly by increasing the action of GABA, a neurotransmitter that calms down brain activity.