If a drug is found to have the side effect of giving you something positive (like a super power), then that effect gets bumped from side effect to intended effect. You know: the “it’s not a bug, its a feature!” reasoning.
One very good example, though far from the only one: Sildenafil was developed as a drug to treat hypertension and angina (a symptom of heart disease). During the clinical trials it was discovered that it gave men… let’s say a kind of “super power”, so the intended use for the drug was changed. It was then marketed as Viagra.
And here I always thought the commercials don’t mention “super powers” because they’re not one of the side effects! Thanks for setting me straight, kids!
McColl34 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Excellent point! Although, if you expected to end up with a superpower and ended up with a lame one, you might be willing to sue then.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Three little boys in possession of dirt, + water = mud, and sticks. What more do you need?
Doctor Toon almost 3 years ago
If your super power lasts for more than 4 hours…
Strod almost 3 years ago
If a drug is found to have the side effect of giving you something positive (like a super power), then that effect gets bumped from side effect to intended effect. You know: the “it’s not a bug, its a feature!” reasoning.
One very good example, though far from the only one: Sildenafil was developed as a drug to treat hypertension and angina (a symptom of heart disease). During the clinical trials it was discovered that it gave men… let’s say a kind of “super power”, so the intended use for the drug was changed. It was then marketed as Viagra.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe almost 3 years ago
topic conspiracy, check today’s Cornered
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
Makes sense…..
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
I thought they excluded that cause they don’t want to make promises they can’t keep, but it wouldn’t be the first time.
Ukko wilko almost 3 years ago
I hope Bernice is the one who’s hormones get away from her.
karmakat01 almost 3 years ago
YEAH, let’s call it that way kids…for your own innocent minds.
gopher gofer almost 3 years ago
the ability to open pill jars easily would be a useful superpower…
paullp Premium Member almost 3 years ago
And here I always thought the commercials don’t mention “super powers” because they’re not one of the side effects! Thanks for setting me straight, kids!
rgcviper over 2 years ago
Personally, it seems like every medicine ad I see on TV these days lists more negative side effects than benefits we want …