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Topic: Truth in Advertising?
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Dervish
Knowflake Posts: 328
From: California
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted November 05, 2007 05:48 PM
 
A little while ago I came across an old magazine I'd misplaced (Newsweek, April 15, 2002) and flipped through it to remind myself why I'd gotten it to begin with. And I came across an ad for Clarinex (aka desloratadine). And here, emphasis added by me, is part of the ad: quote:
CLARINEX helps protect your body's receptors from histamine. You can wake up with your symptoms under control and enjoy 24 hours of nondrowsy seasonal allergy relief.Side effects are similar to sugar pill, including sore throat, dry mouth, fatigue, and drowsiness
Is it normal for a nondrowsy antihistamine to have side effects of fatigue and drowsiness? IP: Logged |
yourfriendinspirit
Moderator Posts: 2528
From: California, USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted November 05, 2007 06:09 PM
I absoluetly love this topic!
You may want to check out this guys site called "Truth In Advertising"
Here's an excerpt:
Cereals: Loaded with junk food, presevervatives, and food coloring!. Contains enough sugar to make your kid hyperactive for a week! Part of a balanced breakfast only if you have a vivid imagination.
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yourfriendinspirit
Moderator Posts: 2528
From: California, USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted November 06, 2007 12:34 AM
Real advertisements and these are Funny as hell!!!   IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 06, 2007 12:41 AM
LOL Oh, I really want to go out and buy that product.  But at least it's honest. IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 06, 2007 12:43 AM
I have never taken any kind of antihistamine that did not make me feel fatigued and drowsy. Not even the ones that claim they are non-drowsy. So unless my allergies and sinuses are acting up very badly I don't take them. IP: Logged |
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