Are Parkinson's pharmaceutical commercials more hurtful than helpful?
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"I knew about the tremors, but when I started seeing things, I didn't know what was happening." In the last few years, we've been inundated with commercials for new drugs. Name a disease and there's a new wonder drug that's guaranteed to bring you relief. Here's how these ads work: First, you'll see someone in discomfort and suffering from whatever is the affliction of the day. Then the voice-over actor talks about the drug and how it works, while the actor on the screen suddenly feels better and is now living life to his/her fullest. Finally, the possible side effects from taking this miracle drug are mentioned and mentioned and mentioned again. This takes up a majority of the commercial and in a lot of cases they are scarier than the actual disease you're trying to manage. I love it when they say taking so and so could lead to possible heart disease, cancer or even DEATH!! Duh duh duh!!!
Are Parkinson's pharmaceutical commercials more hurtful than helpful?
Are Parkinson's pharmaceutical commercials…
Are Parkinson's pharmaceutical commercials more hurtful than helpful?
"I knew about the tremors, but when I started seeing things, I didn't know what was happening." In the last few years, we've been inundated with commercials for new drugs. Name a disease and there's a new wonder drug that's guaranteed to bring you relief. Here's how these ads work: First, you'll see someone in discomfort and suffering from whatever is the affliction of the day. Then the voice-over actor talks about the drug and how it works, while the actor on the screen suddenly feels better and is now living life to his/her fullest. Finally, the possible side effects from taking this miracle drug are mentioned and mentioned and mentioned again. This takes up a majority of the commercial and in a lot of cases they are scarier than the actual disease you're trying to manage. I love it when they say taking so and so could lead to possible heart disease, cancer or even DEATH!! Duh duh duh!!!