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I was prescribed Uloric for gout. I took it for a bit, then I saw the ad (with they guy carrying a giant green beaker.) The list of side effects was so long, I said ‘forget it!’ and stopped taking it, even though the ad said not to stop without talking to your doctor. a while later, I had an attack of gout. My doctor said “Aren’t you taking Uloric?” I told him, and he said “They have to say those things. The vast majority never get any side effects.” So he gave me a new prescription. About a year later, I got a call out of the blue, and they said “Doctor wants you to stop taking the Uloric. He’ll prescribe something else.” Turns out it was Black-listed by the FDA for instances of “Sudden Cardiac Death.” Of course I had just filled a 90-day supply for like $200!
Always play the percentages – if it’s better than 75/25 positive, take it. If not pass. It’s worked for me for years. hmmm or has it? can’t remember now. O(∩_∩)O ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ
constantine48 3 months ago
Doctors are getting weirder every day!
Farside99 3 months ago
They’ve been allowed to hide the statistics up til now. I’m looking to see a true reckoning with some teeth in the punishment.
j_m_kuehl 3 months ago
That seems to be a very long, tall tale you’re weaving Doc.
markyakes Premium Member 3 months ago
Doctor has grown to an enormous size – either that or Ziggy is a long way away…
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 3 months ago
Eew!
Slowly, he turned... 3 months ago
Call your doctor after four hours!
Lady loves a joke 3 months ago
“Side effects may be moderate to severe”.
paranormal 3 months ago
Or tale effects…
tcayer 3 months ago
I was prescribed Uloric for gout. I took it for a bit, then I saw the ad (with they guy carrying a giant green beaker.) The list of side effects was so long, I said ‘forget it!’ and stopped taking it, even though the ad said not to stop without talking to your doctor. a while later, I had an attack of gout. My doctor said “Aren’t you taking Uloric?” I told him, and he said “They have to say those things. The vast majority never get any side effects.” So he gave me a new prescription. About a year later, I got a call out of the blue, and they said “Doctor wants you to stop taking the Uloric. He’ll prescribe something else.” Turns out it was Black-listed by the FDA for instances of “Sudden Cardiac Death.” Of course I had just filled a 90-day supply for like $200!
Saddenedby Premium Member 3 months ago
Always play the percentages – if it’s better than 75/25 positive, take it. If not pass. It’s worked for me for years. hmmm or has it? can’t remember now. O(∩_∩)O ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ
Thanksfortheinfo2000 3 months ago
Dilbert had a great arc on this idea years ago.
Smeagol 3 months ago
Where’s Spiderman? That looks like the Lizard who is Dr Curtis Connors.
stillfickled Premium Member 3 months ago
Don’t take this if you have that. It could cause this or that. I’m too afraid to take it.
Pony 3 months ago
The lizard dude from Spiderman?