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Ambien (zolpidem) belongs to the third generation of hypnotic drugs and is an imidazopyridine derivative. High selectivity of action favorably distinguishes it from other hypnotic benzodiazepines and, combined with pharmacokinetic characteristics, practically brings to “ideal sleeping pills”. It shortens the time of falling asleep, reducing the number of awakenings, increasing the duration of sleep and improving its quality. If there is a violation of the sleep structure, the drug contributes to its recovery. The course of treatment with Ambien is usually not more than 2-3 weeks.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a condition in which a person experiences sleep problems. Many people with insomnia can easily fall asleep but soon wake up. Other people have a problem, the opposite of this, i.e. they find it difficult to fall asleep. As a result, a person does not get enough sleep, which affects the well-being and mood of a person in the morning and during the whole day.
The common symptoms of insomnia:
- Sleeping too little
- Difficulties with falling asleep
- Inconsistent sleep, waking up during the night
- Feeling unrested after sleeping
Types of sleep disorders
Transient insomnia is associated with a temporary sleep disorder. For example, this can happen because of a long trip or a change of the usual place for sleeping. In a few days, this frustration goes away.
Short-term insomnia can last longer, about 2-3 weeks. The causes of such a sleep disorder are stress and anxiety. When stress passes, sleep problems end. About 60 million of US population suffer from short-term insomnia.
Chronic insomnia is a more serious sleep disorder, the consequences of which can harm the immune system.
How does Ambien work?
Ambien is a hypnotic or sedative medication, which is better known as sleep-inducing medicine. The studies that have been devoted to the use and efficiency of Ambien have shown that patients who took Ambien:
- Slept for a long time
- Fell asleep fast
- Didn’t have any awakenings during sleep
- Had a good deep sleep
