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Anti-Anxiety Agents

Medical Definition:	Agents that alleviate anxiety, tension, and neurotic symptoms, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions. Some are also effective as anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, or anesthesia adjuvants. ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS are commonly used in the symptomatic treatment of anxiety but are not included here.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also ANXIETY /drug ther
Previously Indexed:	Tranquilizing Agents (1966-1974)

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