Ambien (Zolpidem) FAQ

What Is Ambien?

Ambien (Generic Name: Zolpidem) is the worlds most regularly prescribed drug to assist with sleeping difficulties and issues stemming from insomnia. If a patient presents with symptoms of sleep deprivation, stress, or other issues indicated by the use of Ambien, a doctor may choose to prescribe this drug.

Ambien is a short acting hypnotic medication, which acts in the frontal lobes of the brain. As the body breaks the active ingredient down, changes occur in these parts of the brain, assisting the patient to fall asleep and stay asleep.

The drug is also indicated for use in patients with brain damage, and for those who are in a semi conscious coma.

How Does Ambien Work?

The active ingredient in Ambien is Zolpidem, which is broken down and absorbed in to the blood stream. Within approximately 20 minutes of its ingestion, the effects of Ambien can be felt. The half life for this drug is 2 hours, meaning that within 2 hours of ingesting the pill, half of the bio-available amount will have been broken down by the body.

Is Ambien Safe?

A huge amount of information is available online regarding the safety of Ambien. In short, this drug has an exceptional safety profile and track record of use.

Is There A Generic For Ambien?

The generic of Ambien is "Zolpidem". In some countries, you are able to buy this generic from your pharmacist. Additionally, there may be other products available in your country with the active ingredient Zolpidem, which is not branded Ambien or Zolpidem at all.

Who Should Take Ambien?

Ambien is the worlds most commonly prescribed drug for treating short-term insomnia. If you are having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep during the night, consult your doctor and mention that you are interested in Ambien.

What If Ambien Isn't Right For Me?

Ambien is one of many drugs available to treat insomnia. Whilst it is commonly prescribed to treat short term insomnia (that affecting patients for less that 180 days), it is probably not the best choice if you require a long term sleeping aid. This is best discussed with your doctor, who will be able to make a recommendation based upon your individual symptoms.

Is It Possible To Buy Ambien Online?

The sale of Ambien online is legal in some countries, whilst is is outlawed in others. Ensure you check your local laws and regulations on import if you are considering buying Ambien from the internet, or if you are looking at importing it in to your country from another.

Many websites offer Ambien through the internet. Be sure to check the legitimacy of such websites before completing the transaction.

What Does Ambien Cost Online?

Buying Ambien online can be significantly cheaper than buying it through your local pharmacy. This is due to the lower costs that internet retailers have to pay, and the bulk buying power which they might be able to achieve. Additionally, buying Ambien through the internet in large quantities may further decrease the price.

Isn't Online Ambien Fake?

Whilst there are a number of large, legal websites out there offering Ambien to consumers, there are also a small few sites which ruin the experience for all and offer fake Ambien. There are a number of ways to ensure you do not run in to one of these traps:

Always ensure the page where you enter your credit card details is secure (ie. https://)

Ensure that the company / website has up to date contact details - including a physical address and phone number.

Search for reviews of a particular site. If there is a lot of negative feedback on a particular store, consider buying from elsewhere.

Can I Buy Ambien Without Prescription?

In most cases, a prescription will be required to purchase Ambien - even over the internet. There are a number of stores online however which do allow consumers to purchase it without providing their prescription up front. Given that these sites are often registered to overseas and international companies, ensure you check the shipping costs and regulations before ordering.

What Is The Correct Ambien Dose?

Most people taking Ambien for the first time will be prescribed 10mg to start off with, per day. If you have a contraindication however, this dose might be reduced to 5mg per day. Your doctor will be able to prescribe you the correct amount based on your own individual circumstances.

Because Ambien is available in tablets with 10mg and 5mg only, there is very little that you can do to change the prescribed amount yourself. If you accidentally ordered 10mg tablets instead of 5mg, many people simply cut the tablet in half, and take one half per day.