Arianrhod
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You don't believe people should make decisions about their own bodies?
A good doctor discusses medications with their patient before prescribing them. As someone who hasn't been to a doctor since 1989, you might not be aware of that.
Besides, there's this wonderful thing called the Internet, where you can find the package insert, contraindications and side effects, etc. TV advertising is antiquated and geared toward a certain population.
"Ask your doctor if XYZ is right for you" is a sales pitch, geared toward those who believe there's a pill for everything. Do they have the medical expertise to make that judgment, or are they acting on gullibility?
Hey, I don't believe in pills anyway. I'm just a supporter of business and believe companies can produce products and market them to consumers.
Consumers are free to accept the products or not.
And yes the internet is a wonderful resource. Consumers should use any resource available to help them make their choices.
And I have to admit I get a kick out of those commercials, especially when they get to the "Possible side effects may include..." part.
To me the side effects sound worse than the affliction being treated.
Very often they are. Which is why it's amazing how many people watch those commercials and think "Oooh, I've got to run to the doctor and get me some of those!"