relaxant

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Her doctor told her the problem was probably tied to some of her prescriptions, so she pulled back on taking the painkiller gabapentin and the muscle relaxant methocarbamol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

All received the same five-drug regimen: a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Xylazine is primarily used in veterinary practice as an animal muscle relaxant; it has not been approved for human use.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2023

The ultimate relaxant for me is the knowledge that I'm doing all that I can.

From Salon • May 24, 2022

Mortales lectos quærunt, et membra relaxant Fessa labore dies; cuncta per orbe silet.

From The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) by Collingwood, Stuart Dodgson