Excitatory (Adjective)
Meaning
(of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor warned that the new medication had excitatory effects and could cause anxiety in some patients.
- Caffeine is an excitatory substance that can interfere with sleep patterns when consumed in excess.
- The researchers studied the excitatory properties of the new compound to determine its potential as a treatment for depression.
- The patient's seizures were triggered by the excitatory effects of the medication, which had to be adjusted accordingly.
- The excitatory effects of the amphetamine made it difficult for the patient to focus and concentrate.