Drug commercial pet peeve.

[G2theD]

The drug commercials that say “Do not take ‘X’ if you are allergic to ‘X’” is plain dumb.

How do I know I’m allergic to it if I’ve never taken it before?

And if I have had an allergic reaction, do I really need them telling me not to take it again?

It’s only because if someone has an allergic reaction and dies, the corporate lawyers can say, lol, we told you so!

[TxGuitar]

1. Why do you hate America? lol

I like the ones that say something like "tell your doctor if you have liver cancer"...no, the doctor should be telling ME if I have liver cancer!

[G2theD]

2. Doctors hate these commercials

People self-diagnosing and asking for specific drugs. Says the doctor, “that’s my job!!”.

[ProfessorGAC]

15. My Doctor Sure Does

We have an interesting relationship. He knows my background, naturally, and wants to talk physics, chemistry & cosmology.
Of course, I have no serious chronic health issues, so he's not ignoring any elephants in the room.
But, we've talked about this and he really hates these ads.
He's had patients ask about that psoriasis drug only to have him tell them they have acne, not psoriasis.
He's all for getting patients informed, but hates those spots.

[G2theD]

18. My doctor does too.

I always have a sneaky way of finding out their political leanings. Both of my last 2 doctors were liberals (makes sense - intelligent and educated) and we have fun talking a little about politics.

[pwb]

3. I have never asked a doctor for any medication.

I take it if they say it will help but never ask.

[G2theD]

5. The only time I ever did...

I have severe spinal stenosis of several foramen in my neck. Very bad aching pain. I went and asked my doctor for pain medication. Right off the bat she goes into a lecture about opioids. I think she thought I was pulling a fast one. I had to remind her about gabapentin (Neurontin) which is specifically for nerve pain and is not easily abused.

She then wrote me a script and it changed my life!

[pwb]

10. Medical Marijuana is a good replacement for pain pills.

If you care to experiment.

[G2theD]

14. I smoked daily for 50 years up to a few weeks ago, so it didn't help the nerve pain much.

But thanks for the advice, which is good advice for other types of pain.

[a kennedy]

4. All drug ads should be banned. 🤬 🤬 🤬

[G2theD]

9. Really

There is one now that warns of possible heart attack, stroke, sudden death and other bad things. Like I’m going to ask for that one!

Yes, these ads should not be on TV. The drug companies WANT you to ask your doctor about them, and make the commercials seem like you’ll spend the rest of your life running through a field of flowers. Disgusting.

[Raine]

13. They should never have been allowed on to advertise

and should definitely be banned

[Mysterian]

6. Thank you

These drug commercials are unbelievable.

[CurtEastPoint]

7. AND: Prostate cancer drug "Not tested on women or children." DUH!

[G2theD]

12. LOL

[USALiberal]

8. They. Say "allergic to ingredients"

[G2theD]

11. Right, some of them do.

Even though the other ingredients are inert for the purpose of making the pill bigger than microscopic.

[brooklynite]

16. Simple answer...

Either you know from previous experience. Or you should be TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR before trying any new medicine.

Would you offer they not inform you of risks?

[G2theD]

17. Would you offer they not inform you of risks?

I’m afraid I’m confused about the meaning of that sentence. Are you asking if I think doctors should inform you of the risks of taking a certain medication? YES!
Although from my experience they are a little light on telling you side effects unless you ask.

My original post was talking about the ads telling you not to take a medication if you are allergic to it. I was just pointing out the humor in that statement.