Ambien is a selective agonist at the GABA-A receptor, a neurotransmitter receptor in the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating sleep. By binding to specific subtypes of the GABA-A receptor, Ambien enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), leading to a sedative effect that promotes sleep. Unlike benzodiazepines, which affect a broader range of GABA-A receptor subtypes, Ambien specifically targets the α1 subunit of the receptor, which is associated with sleep induction and mai
