Miltown

1 9.9

A medicine that reduces anxiety and relaxes muscles

noun
/ˈmɪltaʊn/

Archaic

: Miltown

In the 1950s, Miltown became one of the most widely used tranquilizers in the United States.

Examples

He was cautioned not to drive while taking Miltown due to its sedative effects.
After several sleepless nights, her doctor prescribed Miltown to help her relax.
The doctor prescribed Miltown to help with my anxiety.
Many patients find Miltown effective for muscle tension.
After several sleepless nights, her doctor prescribed Miltown to help her relax.
He was cautioned not to drive while taking Miltown due to its sedative effects.
In the 1950s, Miltown became one of the most widely used tranquilizers in the United States.

Synonyms

meprobamate

vsMiltown

Archaic

1 9.9

A drug that calms the mind and relaxes muscles to treat anxiety and muscle tension

is the trademarked brand name for that same active drug

Equanil

vsMiltown

Archaic

1 9.9

A medicine that calms anxiety and reduces muscle tension

is a different trademarked brand name that represents the same drug

Meprin

vsMiltown

Archaic

9.6

A medicine that makes someone feel calmer and relaxes muscles, used for anxiety and tension

is a trademarked brand name for the same active sedative rather than the generic term

Surface Forms

Miltown singular

Miltowns plural

Etymology

The word Miltown is a brand name for the drug meprobamate, a medicine that calms anxiety and relaxes muscles. A helpful way to remember the name is to see Miltown as sounding like mild + town, giving the image of a 'mild' or 'calm' place, which fits the drug's calming effect.