There are a lot of things that make me scratch my head. Certain medication commercials are one of those things that cause me to pause and wonder.
As I watched the finale of the Celebrity Apprentice (Donald Trump’s hair gives me pause) a commercial came on for a specific drug that can help someone who is in a deep depression. I did not mute the TV as I normally do. I wasn’t suffering from depression, or even minor irritation, but something in the TV ad sparked my interest.
The first 1/3 of the commercial explained the benefits of using this particular drug. So far, so good.
At this point, I tried to imagine myself as someone caught in a deep pit of despair, looking for answers and a bit of relief. What if I needed this medication? So I listened as one who was looking for an answer.
But the bottom fell out as the last 2/3 of the commercial explained the ‘possible’ side effects of the drug. The following quotes are taken directly from the commercial.
“Unusual changes in mood and behavior”
I can live with that…
“Thoughts of suicide”
Wait, I thought this was an ANTI-depressant…
“Fever, stiff muscles and confusion”
Now it sounds like I’ll get the flu…
“Signs of a life-threatening reaction”
You’ve got to be kidding…
“Uncontrollable muscle movements that could become permanent.”
So I can be happy but I’ll look like a jumping bean…
“High blood sugar has been reported…”
I CAN’T EAT CHOCOLATE ANYMORE? Now I am really depressed…
“… and in extreme cases causing coma or death.”
We are back to death again. I’ll look on the bright side: maybe it’ll just be a coma…
“Have your doctor check for cataracts”
I COULD GO BLIND?
“Decreases in white blood cells may happen and can be fatal”
This is the fourth mention of my possible death in twenty seconds…
“Seizures, increased cholesterol, weight gain”
Now I am getting fat. That’s just great…
“Dizziness on standing, drowsiness, impaired judgment”
“You’re saying I might look like a drunk on a bender…
“Trouble swallowing”
But eating makes me happy…
“Caution before driving or operating heavy equipment.”
Enough already. If I was mildly depressed before, I am a wreck now.
This may be the worst anti-depressant drug ever created. Or maybe it’s pure genius? The medication has you so focused on the side effects you start to work your way out of the depression.
I started this commercial in a pretty good mental state. Now I’m depressed.
Hopefully Donald Trump’s hair, a plate of nachos, and a good night’s rest will do me some good.
Good grief! What was the medication? The humorous take was helpful to me since I’m in close relationship with people in some serious depression right now.
And the monkey photo just “cracked” me up.
are you currently on some other type of medication???
Pure awesomeness. Nachos solve everything anyway…
-ted
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