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    GlossarySedation

    process of calming or inducing sleep with medication

    Sedation is the process of administering medication to calm a patient or make them sleep, often used during medical procedures to reduce anxiety, discomfort, or pain. It can range from minimal sedation, where the patient is relaxed but awake, to deep sedation, where the patient is on the edge of consciousness but can still be awakened.

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      community Antihistamines stop my hair loss

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      A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.

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