anxiolytic

Speech parts

1. anxiolytic - Noun

2. anxiolytic - Adjective

Meaning

a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

anxiety relieving

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

minor tranquilliser antianxiety drug anxiolytic drug minor tranquilizer minor tranquillizer Prozac anesthetic sedative anodyne anti-inflammatory analgesic spasmolytic Zoloft antipsychotic tranquillizer
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Antonyms

anxiogenic

Hypernyms

tranquilizer ataractic tranquillizer antianxiety agent ataractic agent ataractic drug

Hyponyms

hydroxyzine Miltown benzodiazepine meprobamate flurazepam perphenazine

Examples

Like other benzodiazepines, it possesses anxiolytic properties, but, unlike other benzodiazepines, it does not have anticonvulsant, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant, motor skill-impairing, or amnestic properties. Source: Internet

Primarily classified as antidepressants, most SSRIs have anxiolytic effects, although at higher dosages than used to treat depression. Source: Internet

For this reason a concurrent benzodiazepine is sometimes used temporarily until the anxiolytic effect of the SSRI occurs. Source: Internet

In addition to its antihistamine properties hydroxyzine possesses anxiolytic properties and is approved for the treatment of anxiety and tension. Source: Internet

Kava today is primarily known for its anxiolytic properties. Source: Internet

Medications Barbiturates main Barbiturates exert an anxiolytic effect linked to the sedation they cause. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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