pain medication/reliever
noun
: a drug that decreases or removes pain
prescription pain medication/relievers
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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.
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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
In addition, Havnameltdown had corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid — a pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory — injected in both hocks and both stifles a month before his last race.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Yearby cited research that showed that nationwide, Black cancer patients received lower doses of pain medication than cancer patients who were white.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
By comparison, the typical facelift recovery time includes about three to four weeks of swelling, with patients usually needing pain medication for about four to six days after the procedure.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Apr. 2024
From diet management to over the counter pain medication, CBD is becoming known as a less toxic, more effective replacement.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Olson was tasked with administering pain medication to her and documenting how much the baby ate, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The most restricted medication Methadone was developed in pre-World War II Germany as a pain medication, and was first tested as a treatment for opioid addiction in the 1960s.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
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
In addition, Havnameltdown had corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid — a pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory — injected in both hocks and both stifles a month before his last race.
—Melissa Hoppert, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Yearby cited research that showed that nationwide, Black cancer patients received lower doses of pain medication than cancer patients who were white.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
By comparison, the typical facelift recovery time includes about three to four weeks of swelling, with patients usually needing pain medication for about four to six days after the procedure.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Apr. 2024
From diet management to over the counter pain medication, CBD is becoming known as a less toxic, more effective replacement.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Olson was tasked with administering pain medication to her and documenting how much the baby ate, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The most restricted medication Methadone was developed in pre-World War II Germany as a pain medication, and was first tested as a treatment for opioid addiction in the 1960s.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
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