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Uh... I don't think this whole pharmaceutical test subject thing is such a good idea... Ever since you started, you've been sweaty and itchy and... Why are you smiling? They also started me on a trial of some really effective antidepressants.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 10 years ago
I want an antidpressant that is that effective. They don’t make you happy, just numb to the debilitating sadness and the emptiness of your meaningless existence.
Armitage72 about 10 years ago
I’m suddenly reminded of the movie “Special”.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_%28film%29. A man participates in a clinical trial of an experimental antidepressant, which causes severe hallucinations and psychosis. He believes that he’s developed super-powers and decides to become a superhero.
Sisyphos about 10 years ago
Moondog is a mess. Monty needs to rescue him from these mad pharmaceutical trials before he is permanently disabled!
billyruffian about 10 years ago
I fear “hallucinations” are next for Moondog…
hamon about 10 years ago
Yet for some, ADs are a life saver. Every person reacts differently to the various types out there. If you can find the right one for you it can bring amazing benefits to you and the people close to you.
LFate about 10 years ago
@ DOSQueen
That is not true, adverse effects (AE) are looked at with a lot of scrutiny. AEs are expected and experienced with all drugs and believe me they are looked at by all regulatory authorities. What’s looked at is the level of the AE compared to the problem the drug is supposed to help.
K M about 10 years ago
I don’t remember the whole list; but the late David Brenner once rattled off a whole list of side effects from an antidepressant to the audience at Letterman. When he got done, he cracked, “I’d be really depressed if I had all these; and it’s from the drug I’m taking so I’m not depressed!!”