overmedicated
/ˌoʊvərˈmɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective
- Having been given or having taken too much medication, resulting in negative effects such as drowsiness, confusion, or other side effects.
- He looked overmedicated, with droopy eyes and slurred speech.
- The patient felt groggy and overmedicated after the hospital stay.
- Many nursing home residents are overmedicated to make them easier to manage.
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