Ambien is a medication containing an active compound called Zolpidem. This medication is classed as a sedative or sleeping pill, and is prescribed usually for the treatment of sleeping disorders. The most common symptoms for the prescription of ambien sleeping pill are insomnia- difficulty in falling asleep, and trouble sleeping such as waking up very often during the night or early in the morning. This sleeplessness is usually the consequence of depression, stress, fears or administration of stimulants such as caffeine too often. Any person who suffers frequently from these symptoms and lack of sleep should see their doctor.