My in-laws always shake their heads at all of the pharma commercials we have here in the US. Â In the UK you go to the doctor, they figure out what's wrong, and then send you to the chemist for your prescription. Â Here we're encouraged to "consult your physician to see if is right for you".I don't agree with a lot of the stereotypes that Europeans have about Americans, but we sure fit the the bill on that one.Â
@shodan66: I am sick of those commercials from Big Pharma! I also love how they list all of the many side-effects that could happen, which are usually worse than the problem the medicine is for. The other thing they say is see your doctor if you experience any of these severe side effects (has happened to me!), but the doctors don't know how to counteract the medicine except to let it wear off.I have NEVER asked my doctors "Is this medicine I saw on TV right for me?" and NEVER will. I have good doctors and I let them decide the proper medication I should take. I do give them feedback if I have side effects, especially if they are significant.
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