Ambien 10 mg (generic name zolpidem tartrate) is a widely prescribed sleep medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It helps people who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep by slowing down brain activity, allowing for faster sleep onset and improved sleep quality. Ambien belongs to a group of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics, which act on specific neurotransmitters to promote calmness and rest.