sleeping tablets
Nighttime knockout capsules
Sleeping tablets are pills taken to induce or maintain sleep, typically containing sedative compounds.
The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say sleeping pills.
They range from over-the-counter antihistamines to prescription sedatives.
The doctor prescribed sleeping tablets for her insomnia.
Inducing trance or slumber
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
- benzodiazepineSedative drug class
- barbiturateSedative drug class
- temazepamSedative-hypnotic for insomnia
diazepam · melatonin · antihistamine · diphenhydramine · sonata · soporific · calmative · relaxant
State of near-sleep
- grogginessState of sluggish disorientation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
morning-after · dependency · tolerance · memory impairment · sleepwalking · vivid dreams · nightmares · disorientation
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
chemist · apothecary · pills · capsules · dispense · generic · brand-name · side effects
Person who cannot sleep
- restlessnessState of unease
- tossingLight underhand throw
- turningAct of rotating
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
jet lag · racing thoughts · anxiety · stress · fatigue · exhaustion · counting sheep · circadian rhythm
Harmful excess intake
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- childproofResistant to young hands
- warning labelText alerting to dangers
- suicide preventionStopping self-inflicted death
addiction · dependency · misuse · abuse · controlled substance · emergency · stomach pumping · poison control
hypnotic
Inducing trance or slumber
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
- benzodiazepineSedative drug class
- barbiturateSedative drug class
temazepam · diazepam · melatonin · antihistamine · diphenhydramine · sonata · soporific · calmative · relaxant · drowsiness
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- grogginessState of sluggish disorientation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
slumber · morning-after · dependency · tolerance · memory impairment · sleepwalking · vivid dreams · nightmares · disorientation · lethargy
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
pharmacist · chemist · apothecary · pills · capsules · dispense · generic · brand-name · side effects · dependency
insomniac
Person who cannot sleep
- restlessnessState of unease
- tossingLight underhand throw
- turningAct of rotating
wakefulness · jet lag · racing thoughts · anxiety · stress · fatigue · exhaustion · counting sheep · circadian rhythm · chronic insomnia
overdose
Harmful excess intake
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- childproofResistant to young hands
- warning labelText alerting to dangers
suicide prevention · addiction · dependency · misuse · abuse · controlled substance · emergency · stomach pumping · poison control · locked cabinet
sleeping tabletsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
amphetamines · caffeine pills · uppers · pep pills · speed
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