Ambien 10 mg is a commonly prescribed dose of zolpidem tartrate, a sedative–hypnotic medication used primarily for the short-term treatment of insomnia, particularly for individuals who struggle with falling asleep. Ambien 10 mg belongs to a class of medications often referred to as non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, sometimes called “Z-drugs.” Although its effects resemble those of benzodiazepines, the medication is chemically distinct and acts more selectively on certain receptors in the brain, giving it a unique profile compared with older sleep medications.