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Old 01-26-2022, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by La lamy View Post
I find TV ads about prescription drugs quite disturbing. The crazy long list of side effects included in these ads are such a turn off while watching TV. In Canada, direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs is prohibited as a health protection measure. Manufacturers cannot advertise prescription-only drugs directly to the public because of their toxicity and the potential for harm from medically unnecessary or inappropriate use.
For me, I assume my doctor is the professional who will know what meds are appropriate for me. So my question to you is: has anyone ever gone to their doctor and tell them they want a certain drug they saw on TV?



If your disturbed - change the channel.

Florida is a "free" state. We can do whatever we want. Laws, rules, suggestions, recommendations mean nothing to us. If you are hearing something you don't like, walk away.