Antipsychotic drugs refer to drugs used to control severe psychotic symptoms, such as the delusions and hallucinations of schizophrenics; also known as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers.
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Antipsychotic drugs refers to drugs which are used to gradually reduce psychotic symptoms, including hyperactivity, mental confusion, hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking; drugs that relieve schizophrenia.
Also known as Antipsychotics or Major tranquilizers
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