TV ads for self-medication are becoming ludicrous and potentially life threatening. Yes, they all say” talk to your doctor”, but how many will? Doctors don’t have the time or inclination to discuss everything sold on TV. In fact, some of them push medications that have been given to them by the manufacturers because there is sometimes
money in it for them.
Most people, in the absence of doctor’s advice, will self-medicate because of the claims they see on the commercials.
If you are tempted to, just listen carefully to the possible side effects. Some range from the problem you are trying to cure, to death! The “death” part is usually spoken quickly and at the end of the long list.
What it comes down to is this: You take a pill to get rid of a pimple, and your ass falls off.
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