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Equanil

Equanil

1 9.9
A medicine that calms anxiety and reduces muscle tension
  • noun
  • /ˈekwənəl/
  • Archaic
: Equanil
  • The doctor prescribed Equanil to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

Examples

  • Patients taking Equanil should follow their physician's instructions closely.

  • Have you ever taken Equanil for muscle tension?

  • In the 1950s, Equanil became a popular medication for treating nervous conditions.

  • The doctor prescribed Equanil to help with my anxiety.

  • In the 1950s, Equanil became a popular medication for treating nervous conditions.

  • The doctor prescribed Equanil to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

  • Patients taking Equanil should follow their physician's instructions closely.

Synonyms

Miltown
vsEquanil
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A medicine that reduces anxiety and relaxes muscles

is another trade name for that identical drug
meprobamate
vsEquanil
  • Archaic
1 9.9

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

is a trademarked brand name for that same drug
Meprin
vsEquanil
  • Archaic
9.6

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

is a different trademark for the same drug

Surface Forms

Equanil singular
Equanils plural

Etymology

Equanil is a brand name for a calming drug called meprobamate that was used for anxiety and muscle tension. A helpful way to remember the name is to see equa like 'equal' or 'even' and nil like 'nothing'. That's why the name suggests making feelings 'even' or quiet, which fits its calming effect.