Ambien Oral and Antabuse

• Generic Name: zolpidem
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Ambien, Ambien CR, 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: disulfiram
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Antabuse

Antabuse (disulfiram) blocks an enzyme that is involved in processing alcohol. Disulfiram produces very unpleasant side effects (such as fast heartbeat, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, flushing, and thirst) when combined with alcohol in the body.

Antabuse is used in certain people with chronic alcoholism. This medicine can help keep you from drinking because of the unpleasant side effects that will occur if you consume alcohol while taking Antabuse.

Antabuse is used together with therapy and counseling support to help you stop drinking. This medicine is not a cure for alcoholism.