Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zolpidem
noun
/ˈzoʊl.pɪ.dɛm/
Definition
A sedative used primarily to treat insomnia, zolpidem helps patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Examples
- After struggling with insomnia for months, she was prescribed zolpidem to help her sleep.
- He noted that zolpidem worked quickly, allowing him to drift off within minutes.
Meaning
Zolpidem is a medication that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).
Synonyms
- Ambien
- Sleep aid
- Sedative
