Hi Thanksforcontacting HCM Ambien is Zolipidem which is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia) Temazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Ambien is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release tablet is used to help you fall asleep when you first go to bed. The extended-release form, Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. Your doctor will determine which form of Ambien is best for you. Zolpidem can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Which drug is better in your case , will better advice by your counselling . You may contact with Psychiatric , who will counselling you and will prescribe in better option. Thanks