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antipsychotic

antipsychotic An antipsychotic is a medication used to calm agitated psychotic behavior, lessen acute psychotic states, and reduce psychotic symptoms.

An antipsychotic is a medication used to calm agitated psychotic behavior, lessen acute psychotic states, and reduce psychotic symptoms. These drugs are also called neuroleptics, although not all of them are likely to cause neurological side effects, and some can also help with nausea, vomiting, or itching.