Hypnotic

:For the debated psychological state, see Hypnosis

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Hypnotic drugs are a class of drugs that induce sleep, used in the treatment of severe insomnia.

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These drugs include barbiturates, benzodiazepines, zolpidem, cyclopyrrolone, chloral hydrate, chlormethiazole or the antihistamines doxylamine, promethazine, and diphenhydramine. Alcohol is often tried as a hypnotic drug but it is not particularly effective.

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Drug: A drug is any substance that can be used to modify a chemical process or processes in the body, for example to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, enhance a performance or ability, or to alter states of mind. The word "drug" is etymologically derived from the Dutch/Low German word "droog", which me...

Sleep: Sleep is the regular state of natural unconsciousness observed in all mammals, birds and fish. It is heavily influenced by circadian rhythms, and by hormonal and environmental factors as well. Sleep appears to perform a restorative function for the brain and body, as evidenced by the myriad symptoms...

Insomnia: :For the novel by Stephen King, see Insomnia (novel); for the Norwegian movie and its American remake, see Insomnia (movie)....

Hypnotic related Images and Photos (experimental)

Hypnotic Eye, The (DVD, Remastered)