Yesterday, I saw a commercial for a medication. I don't remember exactly what the product was--doesn't really matter--but I was struck by the disclaimer. The announcer advised people to tell their doctors about all medications they were currently taking, "even medications for migraines."
Leaving aside for a moment the question of why someone would have to tell their doctors about all medications they are taking when it is presumably their doctors who have prescribed said medications, I was struck by that "even," suggesting, as it does, that people would be somehow disinclined to reveal migraine medications to their doctors. I never suspected migraine meds were so scandalous. For that matter, why would I want to hide any medication from my doctor?
"OK, Solipsist, so I see the medications you're currently taking. . . Any others?"
"Ooooh," I reply, a sly grin on my face and a twinkle in my eye, "Maaay-be."
. . .
"Yes?"
"Well, I'll give you a hint. It comes in caplet form, and possible side effects include sore joints and hip dysplasia."
"Is it. . . Zantac?"
"Nope!"
"Celebrex?"
"No. Strike two!"
"OK. . . OK. . . Can I get another hint?"
"Hmm. . .All right. The FDA is conducting an investigation of this drug's potentially fatal interactions with gelatin."
"Oh! Klavertrazine!"
"Oh, no, doctor! I'm sorry. We were looking for 'danprazadol.' Danprazadol."
"Damn! I knew that one!"
"Well, better luck next time."
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