Today a loyal fan ask me about my thoughts on the side effects of many of the pharmaceuticals that are currently advertised. I think people ought to do a little more research on their own before just taking whatever the doctor orders.........get a second opinion.............try alternatives. Do you really need drugs at all?? Of course some people do..............but some people just want a quick fix.

And seriously - some of the side effects are worse than the problem they had to start with. Many antidepressants carry the warning: May cause suicidal thoughts...........is that supposed to help a depressed person??

What about all the drugs that list constipation, blurred vision, body aches or pain, clay-colored stools, confusion, dry mouth, fear or nervousness, painful urination, rash, seizures, sticking out of the tongue (really??- that is on Xanax), vomiting of blood, explosive diarrhea..............listen to those words folks..........EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA........... The first time I heard those words used together was when my veterinarian mentioned is as a side effect my Great Dane may develop. No one wants to hear that when paired with a 180lb dog. I really don't want that as a side effect as a human. Will having an exploding ass help my depression?? Maybe if the drug would just make you fart - there is some humor in that - well at least to some of us. But blowing the toilet off its bolts?? No humor there. Actually the fan that ask this question to start with has had her ex-mother-in-law visiting - and that woman has explosive diarrhea. She is old. That just makes it worse. I, myself, would be glad she's on the "ex" list.

Happily, I do not suffer depression - or anything where I need to take one of the many drugs advertised on tv..............if you do need one be prepared - I think the cure could be worse than the disease.

Please never take medical advise from a blog on the internet --- go there for moral support, or as a piece of your research, but do not get your panties in a twist about me giving my opinion on the pharmaceutical industry!! I did actually look up a couple of drugs and just listed some of their more common side effects.............I think I would try some natural alternatives if possible.

Love,
The Gym Bitch

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