Zolpidem is a sleeping pill. It's used to treat insomnia (when you might have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep). It helps you fall asleep more quickly and makes you less likely to wake up during the night.
How does zolpidem work?
Zolpidem helps improve your sleep by boosting a chemical in your brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
GABA blocks some of the neurotransmitters that send messages in the brain. This has a calming effect on the brain, which helps you get to sleep.
How long will it take to work?
Zolpidem should work within 1 hour of taking it.
