sedative

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Michelle also questioned why someone who had just hit their head hard, was given a sedative and allowed to sleep.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

It can act both as a stimulant and as a sedative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Prison officials have said they get the sedative pentobarbital from a compounding pharmacy whose identity is shielded by state law.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Defence lawyers argued the two paramedics had followed their training in administering the sedative after diagnosing Mr McClain with "excited delirium".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

Bessie now endeavoured to persuade her to take a sedative draught: she succeeded with difficulty.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë