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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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A possible major side effect of antipsychotic therapy is tardive dyskinesia (TD), a neurologic syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs such as antipsychotics. While some patients may love what these neuroleptic drugs do for them, Whitaker presents the testimony of many who hate them--voices usually ignored by the psychiatric establishment. About 40 years after neuroleptic drugs gained renown for their ability to quell hallucinations and other symptoms of psychosis, psychiatrists face a vexing dilemma in deciding how to use these substances to treat schizophrenia. |
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