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Definition

Hypnotics are medications that cause sleep or partial loss of consciousness.

Information

Hypnotics should only be taken under a doctor's direction. They should never be mixed with alcohol or with each other. Taking hypnotics together or with alcohol can lead to excessive drowsiness (sedation) and even death.

References

Mahowald MW. Disorders of sleep. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 429.

Reviewer Info: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. ; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 12/17/2008
 
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