May Cause Side Effects

I have nothing against the pharmaceutical industry. The drugs it produces and the research and development it conducts has, for the most part, improved people's lives. However, I would rather not see the drug commercials that have invaded our living rooms over the past few years. Luckily, we have TIVO so some of it can be avoided. Nevertheless, I really do not want to hear about sexual dysfunction, "whether the moment is right," and erections lasting 4 hours or more. I do not want to hear about shorter periods, longer periods, or no periods. I do not care if the butterfly flies through your window and puts you to sleep. I do not want to hear about side effects including nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, stomach pain, blurred vision, or any of the dozens of other possibilities. And on a related matter, I probably can do without commercials for feminine hygiene products and hemorrhoid remedies. Is advertisement really necessary? If you have a serious medical problem I hope you are going to the doctor and not diagnosing it via a 30 second commercial. And if your issue is not so serious, go to a darn drug store. The aisles are well organized and I am sure you can find what you are looking for. And, if not, ask the pharmacist but not too loud because I may be behind you and do not want hear where you are going to put the ointment.