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the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions
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These include a risk of dependency, feelings of irritability or restlessness, headache, upset stomach, a dry mouth, or becoming sleepy during the day.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments A dependency on nicotine causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the side effects could include irritation to the eyes, skin, and stomach, as well as cough, chest pain or difficulty breathing, insomnia, irritability, indecision, headache, weakness or exhaustion and weight loss.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Some evidence suggests that short periods of calorie restriction can lead to irritability and an overall lower positive mood than usual.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
These generally include anxiety, insomnia, and intense irritability.
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
This is because young children are more prone to side effects from antihistamines, including sedation, irritability, and gastrointestinal issues.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Long-term effects depend on the level of exposure and include memory problems, impaired speech, lowered IQ, fatigue, irritability, constipation, and vomiting, among others.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024
Hormonal pills also have an impact on the body, and can include side effects like nausea, headaches, irritability, tenderness of the breasts, and spotting between periods, the Cleveland Clinic says.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments A dependency on nicotine causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the side effects could include irritation to the eyes, skin, and stomach, as well as cough, chest pain or difficulty breathing, insomnia, irritability, indecision, headache, weakness or exhaustion and weight loss.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Some evidence suggests that short periods of calorie restriction can lead to irritability and an overall lower positive mood than usual.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
These generally include anxiety, insomnia, and intense irritability.
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
This is because young children are more prone to side effects from antihistamines, including sedation, irritability, and gastrointestinal issues.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Long-term effects depend on the level of exposure and include memory problems, impaired speech, lowered IQ, fatigue, irritability, constipation, and vomiting, among others.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024
Hormonal pills also have an impact on the body, and can include side effects like nausea, headaches, irritability, tenderness of the breasts, and spotting between periods, the Cleveland Clinic says.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
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irritability
noun
ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌir-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 
plural irritabilities
1
: the quality or state of being irritable
especially
: readiness to become annoyed or angry
2
: the property of living tissue and living things that permits them to react to stimuli
Medical Definition
irritability
noun
ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌir-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural irritabilities
1
: the property of protoplasm and of living organisms that permits them to react to stimuli
2
a
: quick excitability to annoyance, impatience, or anger
b
: abnormal or excessive excitability of an organ or part of the body (as the stomach or bladder)
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