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What medication is used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders?
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∙ 12y ago
That medicine is called antipsychotic.
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What class of medication treats symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders?
antipsychotic
What drug is administered to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood that are associates with neurological and psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia mania and delusional disorder?
anti-psychotic drug
Which type of drug is used to treat symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood?
antipsychotic drug
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Is diclofenac sodium a controlled substance?
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What are the allergic reactions to amoxicillin in infants?
An allergic reaction can be hives or even a severe reaction such as anaphylactic shock. If you have any concerns regarding the medication you are on or the symptoms you may be having call your doctor immediatly. Severe allergic reactions can cause death.
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Psychiatric drugs, combined with counseling.
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What symptoms will get a bipolar diagnosis from a medical professional?
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