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Do you think we will ever see medications that don't include a list of 20-50 possible side effects?

Asked by WillWorkForChocolate (23163points) July 12th, 2012

Honestly, every time I see a commercial for a medication, the list of possible side effects is so ridiculously long that I can’t help but laugh. Will we ever see more “perfected” medications that won’t seem so threatening?

“If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nosebleeds, dry mouth, vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, constipation, irritability, mood swings, cramps, fatigue, sweating, dizziness, restlessness, stroke, loss of appetite, hair loss, frequent urination, loss of bladder control, headaches, chest pain, depression, heart attack, fingernails falling off, bleeding from every orifice, or if you feel like you’re dying and the Grim Reaper won’t stop ringing your doorbell, please call your doctor. Life altering fucked-upness or death are rare but possible occurrences.”

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