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neuroleptic [‚nu̇r·ō′lep·tik] (pharmacology) A drug that is useful in the treatment of mental disorders, especially psychoses. Pertaining to the actions of such a drug. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Neuroleptics like Thorazine produce a myriad of intensely uncomfortable, frightening side effects and were in fact later identified by Soviet political dissidents as one of the worst tortures they were subjected to in the "psychiatric centres" where they were confined. Stimulants and antidepressants were ranked first and second in degree of use with a notable rapid growth in the use of neuroleptics and "mood stabilizer" anticonvulsants. For example, antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, neuroleptics, nicotine, and silicones have been considered recently by the American Academy of Pediatrics (21). |
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