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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 23:01:21 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Dave Schuler writes:
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> > 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.
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> 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!
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
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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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