pharmacutical company discovers another "disease"

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http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/07/18/adult.add/index.html

Some see the national ad campaign as a way to educate the public about a little-known condition; others said Eli Lilly is trying to convince members of the public that they have the disorder to increase demand for its new medication.
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Sumner said the company is working with doctors to help them understand the disorder and to get treatment to those who need it.
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never mind the robber-barrons in the oil industry. looks like we need to keep a close eye on what the pharmacutical companies are pushing.
its bad enough that they got the government to say that a blood pressure of 120/80 is now considered "prehypertensive", now they appear to be making up disorders.
 
What's wrong with having ADD? As an adult I suffer it. When things bore me or aren't interesting, I move on. Isn't that called judgement? :D

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i think that's why we don't let pharmaceuticals advertise some products - its feeds the hyperchondriacs out there ;)
 
They need to cure HIV and malaria in the sub-Sahara
and stop worrying about erectile dysfunction.
 
As I age I disagree with that sentiment. There may be a day I wish to have a 4 day hard on.
 
Curing things like HIV, cancer and the common cold are bad for business. I don't think we'll see it in our lifetimes.

Hypochondriacs don't need much convincing either; they said the same thing about websites like WebMD that lets you look up your symptoms.

The commercials I get a kick out of are the ones that have a host of common side effects that negate the ailment the pill is for in the first place. Nexium is supposed to relieve the reflux and heartburn but common side effects are abdominal pain and diahrrea. Great. Here's an idea, stop eating the things that cause the reflux and overeating. It works wonders for your ailment and your weight.
When the common side effects include things like heart attacks and stroke, the advertisement becomes laughable. But I'm sure people flock to their doctors to get it anyway.
 
It would be funny if an ED pill has side effects including halitosis, psoriasis, excessive flatulence and unpredictable explosive diarrhea. You know, stuff that will keep you from getting laid, although now you'll be able to get hard. Of course, when you're breath is good, your ass doesn't stink, your skin is fine and your underwear remains white, you can't get it up.
 
greenfreak said:
Here's an idea, stop eating the things that cause the reflux and overeating. It works wonders for your ailment and your weight.
When the common side effects include things like heart attacks and stroke, the advertisement becomes laughable. But I'm sure people flock to their doctors to get it anyway.
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What? Make people take responsibility of thier lives? I'll turn you into a conservative yet :D
 
I've never officially stated my political views. I'm much less liberal than you think. I just choose not to participate in the daily rumbles around here. :D

Besides, I was talking about myself. Once I my doctor and I discussed what acid triggers were and I corrected my habits, I didn't need Prevacid anymore. And I dropped 30 pounds.

I guess I just get sick of people who don't, or won't, help themselves. Especially when they complain about it but don't take steps to fix it.
 
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