adjective. Counteracting or diminishing the symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.

noun. An antipsychotic drug.

adjective. Preventing or counteracting psychosis.

noun. Any of a group of drugs used to treat psychosis.

noun. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired

"According to the Wall Street Journal “the growth in antipsychotic-drug prescriptions for children is slowing as state Medicaid agencies heighten their scrutiny of usage and doctors grow more wary of the powerful medications.”"

antianxiety agent  ataractic  ataractic agent  ataractic drug  tranquilizer  

Haldol  Thorazine  chlorpromazine  clozapine  clozaril  

Afrikaner  anti-psychotic  anticancer  antidepressant  antidiarrheal  

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