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sedative

[sed-uh-tiv] / ˈsɛd ə tɪv /




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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

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

All received the same five-drug regimen: a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

They administered a sedative before carefully detaching him and applying a tight bandage to the wound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

He worked a sedative effect on the whole barn.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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