hypnagogic vs sedative

hypnagogic

adj
  • That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous. 

  • That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep. 

sedative

adj
  • Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing 

noun
  • An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep. 

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