kev1144
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Disclaimer...This was going to be a quick question to you guys on what happened with commercials, but I just ended up going and going. It started by having itchy eyes, seeing a commercial for Claritin and then hearing the lovely potential side effect of Claritin if taken. If you offend easy, do not read...for the people who know me, nothing surprising
The following took place between 9:15AM - 9:35AM
What happened with commercials? When was it ok to know that I might have extreme anal leakage and could have a stroke if I take a pill for my headache. What person went to court, won money, and made me think about if I'm going to be the 1% of the population who experiences bloody stool while taking an Advil. This is why I take very little if any medication even if I'm on death's door. I already have a stuffy head and chest mom, think I'm all set risking the possibility of migraines and sticking tampons up my bum to stop bleeding. I also love how the drug companies really get you excited about the product just to have a lady crush your spirits in a soothing voice explaining the side effects in the last 10 seconds. Example, I was seriously pumped about Claritin. That guy was miserable and then they show him take a Claritin and he's skipping through those Pussy willow filled fields like a kid from Little House on the Prairie. Then some woman comes on at the end of the commercial and calmly tells me I may experience the following while taking Claritin:
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· headache;
· nervousness;
· nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort;
· dry mouth;
· dry skin or itchiness; or
· discoloration of urine
and in some cases
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat; or
· seizures.
Then she tells me as a viewer if the serious effects happen to stop taking Claritin and talk to my doctor. Is she kidding me? No lady, I'm going to fight through this seizure just so I can breathe easier 2 weeks out of the year. Note: I'm going to overlook the glaring "how ironic is it taking a Allergy medication only to experience an allergic reaction" joke. That's not even what this rant is about however. When I see these commercials, I don't think about the side effects. My simple little mind immediately goes to "who the heck is testing this stuff". Think about it, someone has to test this stuff and be the guinea pig for these drug companies to know about these side effects. I mean I know they probably test on monkeys and maybe the average homeless man, but that can only give you so much accurate data on the average person. Who the heck tests these drugs? Are they all a tight clique? I'm picturing a close group of people that all know each other because of their high status on the drug testing circuit. Kind of like your job, except their water cooler talk would probably be:
Guinea Pig 1:"Hey where's Steve, he call in sick?"
Guinea Pig 2:"Oh turns out he's allergic to Zoloft, peed himself while being confused and then went on a rage because he's now impotent.
Guinea Pig 1: "Oh no kidding huh, yeah that happened to me and Oxycodone except instead of impotency, my rage was because I experienced spasms of the ureter"
I actually copied “spasms of the ureter” right off the official web page for Oxycodone. I don’t even know what that is, but apparently it makes it pretty hard to pee, which is good. Tough call, to struggle with depression, or struggle to urinate for the rest of your life. Imagine meeting one of these 'Guinea Pigs' in the bar? You’re talking to him/her, having a good time, really starting to like them and then you ask what they do and they respond “I test the side effects for drug companies”. How do you really react to that, knowing that the person you potentially like could go into a unprovoked rage or just has an episode of lip swelling right in front of you. That’s why I think these people are a close bunch of people and only date each other. They know the rules of the sport (medicine testing) and appreciate it for what it is. I hope to god these people make good dough and can at least retire from the sport. I can’t see any normal person risk a ureter spasm if he/she is not getting a good penny in return. Knowing my luck, if I did this, I would be allergic to everything, but due to my low finances, would have to come back for more. Actually, who pays for the hospital bills? There are so many questions to be asked my head is about to explode. This whole concept baffles me and if I don’t stop now I could type about it for 20 more pages. Maybe the drug companies just go by a standard list of side effects, a fall back, and hope to god people don’t experience anything out of the ordinary like a 6th toe or fatty tumors.
The following took place between 9:15AM - 9:35AM
What happened with commercials? When was it ok to know that I might have extreme anal leakage and could have a stroke if I take a pill for my headache. What person went to court, won money, and made me think about if I'm going to be the 1% of the population who experiences bloody stool while taking an Advil. This is why I take very little if any medication even if I'm on death's door. I already have a stuffy head and chest mom, think I'm all set risking the possibility of migraines and sticking tampons up my bum to stop bleeding. I also love how the drug companies really get you excited about the product just to have a lady crush your spirits in a soothing voice explaining the side effects in the last 10 seconds. Example, I was seriously pumped about Claritin. That guy was miserable and then they show him take a Claritin and he's skipping through those Pussy willow filled fields like a kid from Little House on the Prairie. Then some woman comes on at the end of the commercial and calmly tells me I may experience the following while taking Claritin:
· drowsiness or dizziness;
· headache;
· nervousness;
· nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort;
· dry mouth;
· dry skin or itchiness; or
· discoloration of urine
and in some cases
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat; or
· seizures.
Then she tells me as a viewer if the serious effects happen to stop taking Claritin and talk to my doctor. Is she kidding me? No lady, I'm going to fight through this seizure just so I can breathe easier 2 weeks out of the year. Note: I'm going to overlook the glaring "how ironic is it taking a Allergy medication only to experience an allergic reaction" joke. That's not even what this rant is about however. When I see these commercials, I don't think about the side effects. My simple little mind immediately goes to "who the heck is testing this stuff". Think about it, someone has to test this stuff and be the guinea pig for these drug companies to know about these side effects. I mean I know they probably test on monkeys and maybe the average homeless man, but that can only give you so much accurate data on the average person. Who the heck tests these drugs? Are they all a tight clique? I'm picturing a close group of people that all know each other because of their high status on the drug testing circuit. Kind of like your job, except their water cooler talk would probably be:
Guinea Pig 1:"Hey where's Steve, he call in sick?"
Guinea Pig 2:"Oh turns out he's allergic to Zoloft, peed himself while being confused and then went on a rage because he's now impotent.
Guinea Pig 1: "Oh no kidding huh, yeah that happened to me and Oxycodone except instead of impotency, my rage was because I experienced spasms of the ureter"
I actually copied “spasms of the ureter” right off the official web page for Oxycodone. I don’t even know what that is, but apparently it makes it pretty hard to pee, which is good. Tough call, to struggle with depression, or struggle to urinate for the rest of your life. Imagine meeting one of these 'Guinea Pigs' in the bar? You’re talking to him/her, having a good time, really starting to like them and then you ask what they do and they respond “I test the side effects for drug companies”. How do you really react to that, knowing that the person you potentially like could go into a unprovoked rage or just has an episode of lip swelling right in front of you. That’s why I think these people are a close bunch of people and only date each other. They know the rules of the sport (medicine testing) and appreciate it for what it is. I hope to god these people make good dough and can at least retire from the sport. I can’t see any normal person risk a ureter spasm if he/she is not getting a good penny in return. Knowing my luck, if I did this, I would be allergic to everything, but due to my low finances, would have to come back for more. Actually, who pays for the hospital bills? There are so many questions to be asked my head is about to explode. This whole concept baffles me and if I don’t stop now I could type about it for 20 more pages. Maybe the drug companies just go by a standard list of side effects, a fall back, and hope to god people don’t experience anything out of the ordinary like a 6th toe or fatty tumors.
