Editing Anxiolytic (section)

{{short description|Class of medications used to alleviate anxiety}}
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An '''anxiolytic''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|æ|ŋ|k|s|i|ə|ˈ|l|ɪ|t|ɪ|k|,_|ˌ|æ|ŋ|k|s|i|oʊ|-}}; also '''antipanic''' or '''anti-anxiety agent''')<ref>{{DorlandsDict|nine/100020674|Antianxiety agent}}</ref> is a medication or other intervention that reduces [[anxiety (mood)|anxiety]]. This effect is in contrast to [[anxiogenic]] agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic [[medication]]s are used for the treatment of [[anxiety disorder]]s and their related psychological and physical symptoms.