Antipsychotic drugs

A) tend to produce an immediate, but short-lasting, effect.
B) are effective for only a small minority of psychotic patients.
C) are often prescribed even for individuals who have no psychotic disorder.
D) gradually reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychotic symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, common in mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

Psychotic Symptoms

Manifestations of severe mental disorders that involve a loss of contact with reality, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.