sedative
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And patients may also be given medications after an episode including a type of antihistamine, but they have sedative effects that can cause more problems, such as falls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Emergency-room visits for vertigo commonly result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and sedative medications, potentially worsening patient outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Scientists are still learning about its complex effects, which can range from stimulant to sedative and stem from chemical compounds called alkaloids.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024
Ketamine is widely used in the NHS as an anaesthetic, sedative and pain reliever, and also commonly used on animals.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
Bessie now endeavoured to persuade her to take a sedative draught: she succeeded with difficulty.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing sedative
The Great Gatsby
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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