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Sedative

A sedative is a medication that induces calm, relaxation, and usually, decreases anxiety. Sedatives - especially at higher doses - can induce sleep. The sleep-inducing attribute is more correctly called "hypnotic". Not surprisingly, most medications produce more than one specific effect. Therefore, one sedative may dominate in the reduction of anxiety and another in inducing sleepiness.
Dr. Julian Goldman
Dr. Julian Goldmanreviewed this
Anesthesiology 38 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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