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What is a neuroleptic?
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Neuroleptic: Another term for antipsychotic, which is a medicine used to treat psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia, bipolar do, psychotic depression, as well as other conditions such as tourette syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders, & off-label use in dementias.
Answered 12/9/2013
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