psychotropic

adjective

psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs
psychotropic noun

Examples of psychotropic in a Sentence

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These adjunctive psychotropic medications often include:21 These adjunct medications are typically prescribed alongside antipsychotics rather than as stand-alone treatments.25 Schizophrenia medications work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025 Healthy Minds Study researchers found that in 2007, 9% of college students were taking psychotropic medication such as antidepressants. Jeffrey A. Hayes, The Conversation, 12 June 2025 The citation that referenced Findling now directs to a 2006 paper on trends in the use of psychotropic medications. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 May 2025 Just over 40 percent of people in San Diego jails are on a psychotropic medication. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for psychotropic

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychotropic was in 1948

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“Psychotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychotropic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

psychotropic

1 of 2 adjective
psy·​cho·​tro·​pic ˌsī-kə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce psychotropic (audio)
: acting on the mind
psychotropic drugs

psychotropic

2 of 2 noun
: a psychotropic substance (as a drug)
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