drowsiness
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These sublethal effects can be compared to the way an over-the-counter antihistamine may relieve allergy symptoms while also causing drowsiness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Helen was then admitted to A&E at Ysbyty Bronglais in Aberystwyth where her condition rapidly worsened, with severe confusion, loss of coordination, and increasing drowsiness.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Sensors in the steering wheel and cabin will analyze a driver’s eye and head movements, as well as driving patterns, for signs of intoxication, drowsiness or other impairments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
At last Jackson finished, however, and despite his drowsiness, Sticky had managed to lock all the information securely in his head.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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