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anxiolytic medication

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anxiolytic medication (angk´sē-ōlit´ik),
n a drug used to decrease emotional stress or anxiety. Also called
antianxiety agent.


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Anxiety symptoms are commonly found in women with PPD; therefore, the addition of an anxiolytic medication, such as a benzodiazepine, may also be helpful in these women.
He also noted that whereas chlordiazepoxide was recommended for reasons of effectiveness, preference by patients, safety, and symptom relief, optimistic physicians using low doses of any anxiolytic medication obtained the best results.
 
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