Another name for zolpidem tartrate?

Zolpidem tartrate is the generic name for the hypnotic medication that’s sold under several brand names, the most common of which are:

- Ambien (immediate‑release)
- Ambien CR (controlled‑release)
- Intermezzo (rapid‑onset, single‑dose form)

All of these products contain the same active ingredient—zolpidem tartrate—used to treat short‑term insomnia. If you see “zolpidem” on a prescription or in a medication list, it’s referring to the same substance as zolpidem tartrate.