Ambien (Zolpidem) is a prescription medication commonly used to treat insomnia. It belongs to a class of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics, which work by slowing down brain activity to help you fall asleep.
Related Medications:
- Tramadol: Unlike Ambien, Tramadol is an opioid pain medication, often prescribed for moderate to severe pain rather than sleep disorders. Both drugs, however, can cause dizziness and drowsiness.
- Phentermine: Phentermine is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine and is used for weight loss. Its stimulating effects are in contrast to the sedative effects of Ambien.
- Xanax (Alprazolam): Xanax is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Like Ambien, it affects the central nervous system but is primarily used for its anxiolytic rather than hypnotic properties.
- Valium (Diazepam): Another benzodiazepine, Valium is used for anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. Its calming effects are similar to Ambien’s, but it has a broader range of uses.
- Adderall: A stimulant containing amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, Adderall is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It has an energizing effect, opposite to the sedative nature of Ambien.
- Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine): Like Adderall, Vyvanse is used to treat ADHD and binge eating disorder. Its stimulant effects contrast sharply with the sleep-inducing properties of Ambien.
- Ritalin (Methylphenidate): Another stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy, Ritalin increases alertness and focus, unlike Ambien, which promotes sleep.
- Carisoprodol: A muscle relaxant used to relieve pain from muscle injuries, Carisoprodol can cause sedation, making its effects somewhat similar to those of Ambien, though it is used in a different context.
