pain medication/reliever

noun

: a drug that decreases or removes pain
prescription pain medication/relievers

Examples of pain medication/reliever in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Generally, an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen can control mild discomfort. Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024 But the staff just kept insisting that other pain medication might harm the baby. Eric Boodman, STAT, 28 May 2024 Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help. Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024 And the empty pill bottle was for a pain medication Scott Sills said his wife took to treat her migraines. Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024 There is not enough pain medication, antibiotics or even bandages, say doctors and nurses in the mission. Jane Arraf, NPR, 13 May 2024 Then medical responders ran an IV and gave me pain medication, which completely knocked me out. Leah Weiher, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 Both Prince and Michael Jackson, her collaborators and rivals from the era before streaming, died from overdoses of pain medication to treat injuries from decades of performance. Krista Stevens, Longreads, 6 May 2024 After being transported to AHS’ Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital, Bright Eyes received fluids, antibiotics and pain medication, and was also treated for stomach issues. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024

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