Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedatives/hypnotics or sleep medications. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia. It is a Schedule IV controlled substance that is available in and 5 and 10-mg tablets. Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation. It is used to treat sleep disorders that cause sufferers to have trouble falling asleep, wake up many times during the night, or wake up too early in the morning. Ambien is intended for short-term use only–usually 7 to 10 days. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor. Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Ambien is closely related to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines. These drugs cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure), and have anti-anxiety properties. It is possible that Ambien (zolpidem) may cause a false-positive result for benzodiazepines (drugs such as Valium and Xanax). Ambien is not actually a benzodiazepine, but it shares some pharmacological properties with the benzodiazepines. While it is in the drug Class Hypnotics, it is still a schedule IV Narcotic DEA number 2783 controlled substance. Depending on the testing methods it will show up. It is recommended that a Medical Review Officer (MRO) be used to determine whether or not a positive drug test result is caused by Ambien in the Benzodiazepines category.
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