pain medication/reliever

noun

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

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Six of the women died from complications of plastic surgery, according to medical examiner and coroner records, and two other patients overdosed on pain medication at home. Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Carmen testified that in the months preceding Eric's death, Kouri asked her to get pain medication for a client, which Carmen did. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026 In 2018 a Ramsey County lieutenant allowed an officer to date an inmate in exchange for pain medication and that the lieutenant was prone to retaliatory abuse of subordinates. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026 In 2020, O'Neal had a near-fatal stroke after overdosing on morphine, opiates and pain medication. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pain medication/reliever

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“Pain medication/reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pain%20medication%2Freliever. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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