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Norflex

Norflex

8.9
A medicine that relaxes muscles to reduce pain and stiffness from spasms
  • noun
  • /ˈnɔrflɛks/
  • Specialized
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  • After injuring his back, the doctor prescribed Norflex to help relieve the muscle spasms.

Examples

  • Some patients with Parkinsonism have found Norflex helpful in managing muscle stiffness.

  • She asked her pharmacist if Norflex would interact with her current medications.

  • The doctor prescribed Norflex for my muscle pain.

  • Have you ever taken Norflex for your back issues?

  • After injuring his back, the doctor prescribed Norflex to help relieve the muscle spasms.

  • Some patients with Parkinsonism have found Norflex helpful in managing muscle stiffness.

  • She asked her pharmacist if Norflex would interact with her current medications.

Synonyms

orphenadrine
vsNorflex
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that relaxes muscles and helps reduce Parkinson's symptoms

is the brand name form of that same medication

Surface Forms

Norflex singular
Norflexes plural

Etymology

Norflex is a brand name for a muscle relaxant and was likely made from the parts Nor- and -flex. The flex part is the same as the common word flex, which means 'to bend' a muscle, so Norflex suggests a medicine that helps with stiff or tight muscles.