antianxiety

[ an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn ti æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ- /

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tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.

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First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

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Other antianxiety meds, Klonopin and Trazadone, were prescribed by Dr. Allan Metzger.
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I work in healthcare, and I see on many charts of women raising children lists of antidepressants and antianxiety meds.
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Many of these symptoms can be controlled by antianxiety drugs.
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Antianxiety drugs can reduce agitation and produce a relative sense of calm.
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Antianxiety drugs, the minor tranquilizers, can be grouped with these drugs because of their sedative effect.
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antianxiety

[ ăn′tē-ăng-zī′ĭ-tē, ăn′tī- ]

Preventing or reducing anxiety.