A pharmacist explains the nuances between these two popular prescription sleep aids Lunesta (eszopiclone) and Ambien (zolpidem) are prescription medications commonly used to treat insomnia ...

Ambien works on the neurotransmitter GABA, which has an overall calming effect. This mechanism is similar to that of benzodiazepine medications but is more selective for sleep-specific receptors.

Beckey Carstens panicked when she came home and learned that her boyfriend had accidentally given their dog Nellie an Ambien rather than the pet's prescribed medication to treat a urinary tract ...

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.