Ambien CR Oral and Desogen

• Generic Name: zolpidem
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Ambien CR, Ambien, Edluar, Intermezzo, ZolpiMist

Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which slows down the nervous system. Zolpidem will help you get to sleep faster and sleep through the night. In most cases, sleep medicines should only be used for short periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days, and for no longer than 1 or 2 weeks.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Apri, Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Bekyree, Caziant, Ortho-Cept, Solia, Cesia, Cyred

Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Desogen is a birth control pill used for contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Desogen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.