Sleep Aid Guide: Ambien, Melatonin & Natural Remedies

Choosing the right sleep aid involves weighing the benefits of Ambien versus natural options like Ashwagandha or Melatonin. From managing pediatric sleep to understanding the risks of overdose, identifying effective remedies is key to restorative rest.

Ambien vs. Ambien CR

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Fabian Fernandez, Ph.D.

Ambien, also known by the generic name zolpidem, enhances inhibitory signaling in the brain by binding to a particular subclass of chemical receptors called benzodiazepine-GABA receptors.

Based in Miami, Fabian Fernandez has been writing science- and health-related articles since 2004. His work has appeared in several prestigious academic magazines including "Nature" and ”Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences." Fernandez received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship in 2003, and a Research Service Award from the NIH in 2007. He holds a Ph.D. in neurosciences from Stanford University.