What Is the Difference Between Sedatives and Anxiolytics?
Sedatives are drugs that reduce excitation and irritability, while anxiolytics are drugs that treat anxiety disorders such as social disorder or panic disorder. However, excitation and irritability are symptoms of anxiety disorders, and therefore, both are used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. 1. What Is Excitability and Irritability? Excitation is a physiologic transition from…
