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sedative

[sed-uh-tiv] / ˈsɛd ə tɪv /




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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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

I saw that turbulent emotions possessed her, so I asked what I thought would be some sedative questions about her little girl.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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