antipsychotic

noun

Meaning

A class of psychiatric medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thought, frequently in conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Examples

  • Modern antipsychotic drugs have significantly improved the quality of life for many individuals living with chronic mental health conditions.
  • The patient experienced fewer side effects after the doctor switched them to a different type of antipsychotic.

Synonyms: neuroleptic, major tranquilizer