zolpidem (brand name Ambien) is not a safe medicine. Many many patients have amnesia, some even driving out of town before the zolpidem levels dropped sufficiently for conscious though. The immediate-release forms of zolpidem are Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar, and Zolpimist, which are used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR , which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. Zolpidem is labelled for short-term (usually about two to six weeks) treatment of insomnia at the lowest possible dose. It may be used for both improving sleep onset and staying asleep. Zolpidem tartrate is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. It has a molecular weight of 764.88. Zolpidem Tartrate 10mg (Ambien) Zolpidem, or Ambien as it is more commonly known, works quickly and effective to treat all forms of sleeping disorders. Keep Zolpidem tartrate in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Zolpidem tartrate may harm others, and is against the law. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever abused or have been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs. Who should not take Zolpidem tartrate tablets? Do not take Zolpidem tartrate tablets if you are allergic to Zolpidem. Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem, a drug that's used to treat insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for you to go to sleep, stay asleep, or both. Taking zolpidem in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause drowsiness or breathing problems in your newborn. It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. Each 5mg tablet contains 5mg of zolpidem tartrate as the active substance. Each 10mg tablet contains 10mg zolpidem tartrate as the active substance. The other ingredients of Zolpidem 5mg and 10mg Tablets are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400.