What is Ambien 10mg? Then the generic name of Ambien 10mg  is Zolpidem (zole PI dem). The brand names of Ambien are Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, and Zolpimist. It is a sedative medicine and also known as hypnotic. It is recommended for the treatment of insomnia and other sleeping related problems.   This medicine makes you fall asleep when you go to bed. It affects the...