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Re: You know what annoys me?
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Fri, 9 Nov 2001 22:35:15 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Ross Crawford writes:
> 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).
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.
> One thing I noticed is at least they seem to have lots of info about possible
> side effects, etc. Sure doesn't balance out the hard sell though.
Sometimes the side effects seem worse than the malady that the drug is
intended to treat. One drug in particular combats "Social Anxiety
Disorder," which less charitable souls might call "shyness." I don't recall
the precise list of side effects, but they're something like: dry mouth;
constipation; irritability; nausea; sweating; headache; and a host of
others. Honestly, if I'm trying to overcome shyness, the last things I need
are constipation, sweating, and irritibility!
Dave!
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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)
| | | Re: You know what annoys me?
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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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| (...) 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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