Posted by laima on July 24, 2006, at 20:06:31
In reply to Re: Has anyone seen the Cymbalta Commercial?, posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2006, at 19:43:36
Hi Phillipa,Thanks for your message and for relaying that the subject of tv ads has come up before. I've wondered what other folks here think of the phenomena. If you recall where the Lunesta thread or some of the others might be, I'd be awfully curious to see what was said in those discussions. But if you don't recall, please don't take the trouble of digging. It's been said in many places, and I do think often validly, that the tv ads can also make people feel like they need "fixing" even if they don't. Going through a cymbalta-related nightmare while those cymbalta ads played incessently on tv made me feel like there was something wrong with me, too. Ambien safe and effective? For some, I'm sure. Absolutely. I went and asked and asked for it, finally got it, but it made me do weird things at night that I have no recollection of-whereas the ad insisted that "unusual side effects are highly unlikely". My pharmacist later told me that in his experience, not exactly true. I'd personally now rather let a knowledgeble doctor help me figure out meds without the interference or distraction of powerful ad campaigns. I feel strongly, but will leave it at that.
Well, from what I read about the doctors recently making a statement at their AMA meeting, it sounds possible we'll eventually see a reduction of the tv ads in our country, too.
Warmly,Laima
> I live in the US. But they don't allow TV or any commercials in the UK. It's been discussed here before. I think especially the lunesta one. Butterflys in your bedroom? I feel they all of them are inappropriate. Makes me feel like there is something wrong with me if I don't respond positively to the med they are advertising. This is just how I feel. Love Phillipa
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