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GENERIC NAME: ZOLPIDEM - ORAL (ZOHL-pee-dem) BRAND NAME(S): Ambien. USES: Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics.
Answers. Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Zolpidem is the generic form of Ambien. There is an ER (extended release) form known as Ambien CR (controlled release). tartrate is just a term describing the form the drug comes in. Zolpidem (Ambien) comes as a tablet in tartrate form (in a salt form).I believe the tartrate form is the only form zolpidem and Ambien are manufactured...at least in the U.S. Thus Zolpidem and Zolpidem Tartrate are exactly the same thing and have the exact same effect on the body.olpidem (Ambien) comes as a tablet in tartrate form (in a salt form). I believe the tartrate form is the only form zolpidem and Ambien are manufactured...at least in the U.S. Thus Zolpidem and Zolpidem Tartrate are exactly the same thing and have the exact same effect on the body.