Ambien (generic name: Zolpidem tartrate) is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic that is available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg tablets. Ambien is primarily administered to patients with insomnia or similar sleep conditions. The drug is effective in helping patients fall and stay asleep. 

 Before discussing Ambien doses, it must be stated: the dose of Ambien is individualized, and as such, varies on a case by case circumstance. 

 For adults, recommended Ambien doses are 10mg per day immediately before bedtime. Total Ambien doses should not exceed 10mg per day. Disabled or elderly patients may be particularly sensitive to the effects of Ambien (Zolpidem tartrate). Therefore, the recommended Ambien doses in these patient populations are 5 mg once a day immediately before bedtime.