antipsychotic
/ˌæntiˌsaɪˈkɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or used for treating psychosis (a serious mental condition where a person loses touch with reality).
- She is taking antipsychotic treatment under careful medical supervision.
- The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic medication to help with the patient's hallucinations.
- Antipsychotic drugs can be very effective for managing schizophrenia.
noun
- A medicine used to treat psychosis, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- Newer antipsychotics often have fewer side effects than older ones.
- The patient has been on an antipsychotic for several years to control his symptoms.
- Some antipsychotics can cause side effects like weight gain or drowsiness.
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