Side effects

[kl7aj]

"Use of this anti-depressant drug may cause thoughts of suicide......"

Golly....I imagine thoughts of suicide might be due to excessive joy brought about by the use of anti-depressants.


Next, we learn that Viagra can cause blindness. Well, of course...that comes from poking yourself in the eye! If they sold safety goggles with Viagra, there wouldn't be a problem.

And the winner has to be Lunesta. "Use of this product may cause drowsiness." Well DUH! It's a sleeping pill!

And we buy this stuff!

eric

[KD6NIG]

I'm honestly shocked that they don't have a warning label above any exit door to your house:

WARNING
Stepping outside into the air may cause you to breathe something that will probably cause you to die earlier. If you are not cautious, you may also trip, fall, be hit by someone in your car, have a bad day at work, etc, etc. You may just wish to not exit this door.

However, if you do not exit, you also have to be careful of your hot stove, slipping and falling, etc etc.

Perhaps it would be better if you don't move, but then you have the potential for your legs cramping and you falling on the floor, possibly striking your head.

Have a nice day!
END WARNING

[K9STH]

NIG:

According to the advertisements for the home air purifiers "indoor air" is at least 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Therefore, the sign would have to go on the outside of the house, not the inside.

Glen, K9STH

[WA5KRP]

Quote[/b] (kl7aj @ Jan. 24 2006,10:18)]"Use of this anti-depressant drug may cause thoughts of suicide......"

# #Golly....I imagine thoughts of suicide might be due to excessive joy brought about by the use of anti-depressants.
You bring up a major conundrum. Thoughts of death and suicide are symptomatic of depression - they come with the territory. Yet lawyers try to convince juries anti-depressants make their clients suicidal.


UGH.



WA5KRP
Texas

[KC0W]

Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Jan. 24 2006,16:40)]According to the advertisements for the home air purifiers "indoor air" is at least 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. #Therefore, the sign would have to go on the outside of the house, not the inside.

Glen, K9STH
I have been thinking about getting this Sharper Image indoor air purifiers for my radio room: Air system (http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?sku=SI637GRY) Does anyone here have one that they can comment on?


Tom kcØw

[KA4DPO]

There must be 20 new drugs being advertised on TV every day and the list just keeps growing.

I especially like the ones that list fatal reactions such as heart or liver failure as side effects. Whaa??? I thought medicine was supposed to make you better.

[ai4ep]

...and just what IS this deal of having " feminine hygiene products " advertised during a nfl football game...just after a truck commercial and before an alcohol commercial ? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[W0MT]

The real irony about drug company ads is that they spend more on advertising than they do on research and development. Yet, every time someone tries to curb drug prices in the US they cry that it would put a stop all R&D. And of course, drug prices are cheaper almost everywhere else in the world.

[KD6NIG]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Jan. 24 2006,10:32)]...and just what IS this deal of having " feminine hygiene products " advertised during a nfl football game...just after a truck commercial and before an alcohol commercial ? # # # #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
They also tend to cram many of these into the 4-6pm hour....dinnertime for most people.

The last thing I want to hear about while eating is if someone has that not so fresh feeling.

[K5UOS]

My doctor just started me on high blood pressure medicine. The warning says discontinuance of use may cause heart attack. After I read that my blood pressure went up. Damned if I do, dead if I don't?

K5UOS

[kb9lei]

I was in CA for some training and beside every entrance to the hotel, was a warning that "this building contains substances known to the State of California to cause cancer in lab animals." When I asked someone, they said it was because some carpets and foams leach certain hydrocarbons and of course there is that old devil lead in solder.

[AC0H]

Quote[/b] ]The real irony about drug company ads is that they spend more on advertising than they do on research and development. Yet, every time someone tries to curb drug prices in the US they cry that it would put a stop all R&D.
Phizer, just one of a dozen or so big drug companies spent $7.4 Billion on R+D last year. I guarantee their advertising budget wasn't anywhere near that number.

You people really want the government in charge of doing R+D on drugs or, worse yet, manufacturing the drugs? These are the same people who brought you $200 hammers, $1000 toilet seats, and the Challenger/Columbia accidents.

We have "done it" to ourselves. Going to the doctor and demanding they give us something #for the slightest little sniffel or pain. The drug comanies have to get more and more creative comming up with drugs that actually work because the old drugs won't.

More powerful chemistry will inevitably lead to "side effects".

[KA8NCR]

Quote[/b] (AC0H @ Jan. 24 2006,11:34)]Quote[/b] ]The real irony about drug company ads is that they spend more on advertising than they do on research and development. Yet, every time someone tries to curb drug prices in the US they cry that it would put a stop all R&D.
Phizer, just one of a dozen or so big drug companies spent $7.4 Billion on R+D last year. I guarantee their advertising budget wasn't anywhere near that number.

You people really want the government in charge of doing R+D on drugs or, worse yet, manufacturing the drugs? These are the same people who brought you $200 hammers, $1000 toilet seats, and the Challenger/Columbia accidents.

We have "done it" to ourselves. Going to the doctor and demanding they give us something for the slightest little sniffel or pain. The drug comanies have to get more and more creative comming up with drugs that actually work because the old drugs won't.

More powerful chemistry will inevitably lead to "side effects".
No, we've done it to ourselves in not accepting responsibility for our actions. As you said, we run to the doctor whenever we get a case of the sniffles and demand a prescription. Then, when the drug makes our hoo-hoo fall off, we're tearing over to some ambulance chaser of an attorney who files a multi-million dollar lawsuit.

I'm surprised the simple solution hasn't been invoked. That is, in order for the pharmacist to dispense the drug, you have to sign a form that says you read over the risks, the dosage, the timing and above all, you're assuming all risks of taking the stuff. Don't like the risks, suffer.

I can't for the life of me understand why there are lawsuits over drugs where the risk of NOT taking the drugs outweighs the risks of the drug itself. Yet, many a millionaire has been made arguing that death from taking the drug is some how worse than the death that would have happened had the drug not been taken.

We have a totally irrational society going here.

[K8ERV]

I don't takem NO pills, just poudem on the keyboard and read Glen's comments.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

[kl7aj]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Jan. 24 2006,10:32)]...and just what IS this deal of having " feminine hygiene products " advertised during a nfl football game...just after a truck commercial and before an alcohol commercial ? # # # #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
There is an OFFICIAL FCC DOCUMENT that states the use of the term "jock itch" in advertising may not be used more than one time per hour EXCEPT DURING SPORTS PROGRAMS, where its use is unrestricted.

Some government bureaucrat actually wrote these specifications. Your tax dollars hard at work.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

eric

[W0MT]

Quote[/b] (AC0H @ Jan. 24 2006,11:34)]Quote[/b] ]The real irony about drug company ads is that they spend more on advertising than they do on research and development. Yet, every time someone tries to curb drug prices in the US they cry that it would put a stop all R&D.
Phizer, just one of a dozen or so big drug companies spent $7.4 Billion on R+D last year. I guarantee their advertising budget wasn't anywhere near that number.

You people really want the government in charge of doing R+D on drugs or, worse yet, manufacturing the drugs? These are the same people who brought you $200 hammers, $1000 toilet seats, and the Challenger/Columbia accidents.

We have "done it" to ourselves. Going to the doctor and demanding they give us something #for the slightest little sniffel or pain. The drug comanies have to get more and more creative comming up with drugs that actually work because the old drugs won't.

More powerful chemistry will inevitably lead to "side effects".
Here are two of the many reports on the fact that drug companies spend more on advertising than they do on R&D. I don’t want the government to take over drug R&D but I don’t think that my tax dollars that pay for drugs through Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, military medical centers, etc. that have the costs of the advertising added. Perhaps if the cost of advertising for drugs was a non-deductible expense for the drug companies, this stupid practice would stop.

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/Daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=5732

http://www.actupny.org/reports/drugcosts.html

[kb2vxa]

Welcome to the 80M Piss and Moan Net,

"Warning; use of this product may cause death."
In other words you're trading one disease for another. Now wouldn't it be nice if someone would invent a pill with a little dial you could adjust and make a selection? The choices are SO limited so just think if you could choose your symptoms?

Have you ever wondered why so many patients take a battery of pills every day? That's right, some are prescribed to supress the side effects of the others. Anyone who has ever spent time in a hospital bed will tell you provided they ask the nurse what each one is and have a rudamentary knowlege of pharmaceuticals.

Every medicine has it's contraindictions and every bottle comes with a little bit of paper that tells you all about them IF you have a microscope to read it. Yup, that's why the doctor only gives you the bottle or a scrip, an ambulance screaming up to the front door might upset the patients in the waiting room, carrying one out on a gurney is worse.

For those of you who wrote about those goodies in the other thread, oxycodone is great for what ails you but you might wonder why you haven't gone to the bathroom lately. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KW4MW]

Quote[/b] ] Next, we learn that Viagra can cause blindness. Hmmmm - maybe they were using it for the wrong reason.

[KW4MW]

I've had sinus problems and allergies for at least 25 years. # I've ingested all kinds of prescription and OTC drugs with limited success along with the bloating, nausea, dizziness, avoiding alcohol, possible heart congestion, impotence, blurred vision, slurred speech, reduced mental capacity, paranoia, schizophrenia, intolerence of opposing political views, etc. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif . #It seems that eventually that the effect of the latest 'new' drug falls off.

Recently a lady friend of mine suggested that I take alfalfa pills for the sinusitis and because I had a cough at the time, she also suggested nettle capsules. # I scoffed at her suggestion but a couple of days later she brought some of each to me and to humor her I took them. #

Know what? #They seem to work. #Son of a gun.

[al2i]

I hate having the first couple of pages of my product manuals wasted on incredibly stupid warnings. The problem is that if there is really a hidden danger in a product nowadays, I might not know it, as I stopped reading the idiot warnings years ago, and I ignore or remove stickers without reading them.

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (KW4MW @ Jan. 24 2006,23:47)]I've had sinus problems and allergies for at least 25 years. I've ingested all kinds of prescription and OTC drugs with limited success along with the bloating, nausea, dizziness, avoiding alcohol, possible heart congestion, impotence, blurred vision, slurred speech, reduced mental capacity, paranoia, schizophrenia, intolerence of opposing political views, etc.
That explains the look on your avatar's face.

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/avatars/uploaded_grampa.JPG

[KG6OPR]

Just give me that Dam Purple Pill! I don't care what its for I just want that Purple Pill.....Now! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

[AC0H]

Quote[/b] ]This leads to having devices that require us to operate them with magnifier glasses and tooth picks
You didn't remove the sticker on your mattress did you? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[WA3KYY]

Quote[/b] (kc0w @ Jan. 24 2006,10:14)]Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Jan. 24 2006,16:40)]According to the advertisements for the home air purifiers "indoor air" is at least 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. #Therefore, the sign would have to go on the outside of the house, not the inside.

Glen, K9STH
I have been thinking about getting this Sharper Image indoor air purifiers for my radio room: #Air system (http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?sku=SI637GRY) Does anyone here have one that they can comment on?


# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #Tom kcØw
Be prepared for some serious RFI. I've tried everything short of a brute force line filter and they still cause problems. I usually have to turn them off when I want to operate on HF and they are located one floor above the shack.

73,
Mike WA3KYY

[al2i]

Quote[/b] (WA3KYY @ Jan. 25 2006,11:03)]Quote[/b] (kc0w @ Jan. 24 2006,10:14)]Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Jan. 24 2006,16:40)]According to the advertisements for the home air purifiers "indoor air" is at least 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Therefore, the sign would have to go on the outside of the house, not the inside.

Glen, K9STH
I have been thinking about getting this Sharper Image indoor air purifiers for my radio room: Air system (http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?sku=SI637GRY) Does anyone here have one that they can comment on?


Tom kcØw
Be prepared for some serious RFI. I've tried everything short of a brute force line filter and they still cause problems. I usually have to turn them off when I want to operate on HF and they are located one floor above the shack.

73,
Mike WA3KYY
My Mother-in-law gave us one of the Sharper Image air purifiers and I can honestly say that a good old-fashioned color picture tube picks more crap out of the air. The air purifier emits cylical RF at tremendous levels across the entire HF spectrum.

[w4rot]

Which one's cause Mr. Peabody to fall off?
I need more info.
1 in 10e16 ain't good odds, IMHO.
Aye carumba!
w4rot

[KC0KBH]

Anyone see Jay Leno on Moday with "Headlines"? He had a thing from USA Today or Weekend, and it had a 1 page ad for some medicine. Then, the back of the page and the entire next page had a "Brief Summary" that completely filled 2 pages, and it was in about 8 point font. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[w8wlc]

Quote[/b] (kc0w @ Jan. 24 2006,12:14)]Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Jan. 24 2006,16:40)]According to the advertisements for the home air purifiers "indoor air" is at least 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. #Therefore, the sign would have to go on the outside of the house, not the inside.

Glen, K9STH
I have been thinking about getting this Sharper Image indoor air purifiers for my radio room: #Air system (http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview.jhtml?sku=SI637GRY) Does anyone here have one that they can comment on?


# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #Tom kcØw
Save your bread, A real piece of junk you get more action turning on the vent fan above the kitchen stove. Hey on the allergies, I spent years and lots of money going to see special doctors push drugs that didn't do anything. A guy I work with suggested a cocktail of green tea, local honey and cider vinegar, know what after about 10 days of this my sinus and allergy problems are about nil. The best drugs are natural and almost free.

[KC0KBH]

The Ironic Sneeze! (as I call it) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[N0KLT]

Those things are great...........for making the Sharper Image people richer. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[KI4BNC]

WARNING:
This product may not be for everybody,please talk to your doctor before using.
Possible side effects may include but are not excluded from:
blurred vision
dry mouth
ringing in the ears
increased sensitivity to sunlight
loss of hair
sleeplessness
restlessness
excessive agitation
uncontrollable fits of confusion
lightheadedness
rectal bleeding
and some secksual side effects(spelled wrong so the computer will still accept it.)
not reccomended for anyone with heart,liver,kidney or hair disorders,small children,large children,cats, dogs, or ,houseplants.
please see your doctor if symptoms persist.
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BUT:
YOU CAN BREATHE!


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[KG4CGC]

May cause gouging of the eyes and pounding of sand.

[W2ILP]

I dunno why they spend all that money on advertising prescription drugs on prime time TV. I don't ask for any drugs that my doctors don't prescribe and insurance companies won't approve of.
I am now taking nine different medicines every day and I dunno if there are many more in existence that won't interact with some of them.

w2ilp (Interacting Lousy Pills?)