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| | | (...) Yeah, I was amazed how many ads you get for prescription drugs. Here in Aus I assume it's illegal, 'cos we don't get any (drugs, yes, but not prescription). One thing I noticed is at least they seem to have lots of info about possible side (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | | | | Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Schuler
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| | | | | (...) Legislation was passed a few years ago allowing drug companies to advertise, on the (not-yet-borne-out) assumption that it would help reduce drug costs. (...) Sometimes the side effects seem worse than the malady that the drug is intended to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | | | | | | Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Low
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| | | | | | | (...) Dr Dave's prescription for shyness can cause vomiting, trembling, aggression, melancholy, loss of bladder control, blackouts, impeded judgement, reduced coordination and severe headaches. Yes, it's beer, and it's worth it. --DaveL (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | | | | | | Re: You know what annoys me? —Aaron Dalan
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| | | | | | (...) Unfortunately, I have some personal experience with social anxiety disorder, and if severe, it is far worse than "shyness." It is very hard for most people to understand why a seemingly normal person would refuse to get out of the car for 3 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | | | | | | | Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Schuler
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| | | | | | (...) Well, that's why I said "less charitable souls might call [it] shyness." *I* don't call it that. Dave! (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | | | | Re: You know what annoys me? —Dave Low
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| | | | (...) Though drug companies _can_ "promote public awareness" about certain conditions, and advise you to see your doctor for more information -- do you remember Pfizer's magazine ads with a picture of ten crotches? I didn't notice whether the boxer (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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