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Is Zolpidem Tartrate The Same As Zolpidem?

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Question : Is Zolpidem tartrate the same as Zolpidem? And how does it differ from Ambien, as the Zolpidem leaves me grouchy in the mornings while Ambien does not. But Ambien is quier expensive.
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (-2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes they are same

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Zolpidem tartrate is the salt of zolpidem. Basically the same.

Ambien is the innovator brand of zolpidem by sanofi. So technically all are the same. However, there may be small differences in the formulation of innovator and generics which can explain the difference noted by you.

Hope this helps. I will be available for follow up.
Regards
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Is Zolpidem Tartrate The Same As Zolpidem?

Brief Answer: yes they are same Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Zolpidem tartrate is the salt of zolpidem. Basically the same. Ambien is the innovator brand of zolpidem by sanofi. So technically all are the same. However, there may be small differences in the formulation of innovator and generics which can explain the difference noted by you. Hope this helps. I will be available for follow up. Regards