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Dr. X
The redoubtable Dr. X
An elder in gleaming white
Enthused about samples
New miracle drugs from Big Pharm
This test subject made aware
Possible benefits, countless side effects
Hot flashes, depression, dizziness
Blurred vision, tinnitus, suicidal impulses
All a matter of possible risks
And there's further advice
Caveats to the patient
Warnings to the wise:
Report shortage of breath
Take note of sudden death.
An elder in gleaming white
Enthused about samples
New miracle drugs from Big Pharm
This test subject made aware
Possible benefits, countless side effects
Hot flashes, depression, dizziness
Blurred vision, tinnitus, suicidal impulses
All a matter of possible risks
And there's further advice
Caveats to the patient
Warnings to the wise:
Report shortage of breath
Take note of sudden death.
Published 24th Aug 2018
Author's Note
Suggested by any number of recent MD visits
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24th Aug 2018 11:07pm
Tinnitus can fuck off already, omg. I feel you on this one, Crow. Ive had some illnesses myself and meds can either be a god send, or the death of you. <3
24th Aug 2018 11:24pm
Agreed. I have permanent tinnitus as an ongoing side effect of Buspar. So far the other meds have little or no effect. Pharmaceutical reps drop off samples and patients are guinea pigs, and I'm one of them. I should have sued for malpractice years ago.
24th Aug 2018 11:08pm
dearest Sir Crow a very dark but apt description
of any given Dr. visit and advise...
excellent...
love Crim
of any given Dr. visit and advise...
excellent...
love Crim
24th Aug 2018 11:27pm
I now have "white coat syndrome," a fear of docs and their offices. I think I have good reason not to trust them. Thanks Crim!
24th Aug 2018 11:29pm
I feel you all the meds i'm on have dastardly side effects... beware the men in white...
24th Aug 2018 11:58pm
25th Aug 2018 1:21am
Not one of the listed side effects, but I'm pleased. Hope you got a breath of fresh air. Thanks Reggie!
Anonymous
25th Aug 2018 2:32am
Hey Crow......this is hilarious.......I felt some of this last night having a reaction to a new med.......wasn’t fun at all.......brilliant ink.......purple luv & hugs xo :)
25th Aug 2018 5:31pm
New meds are to be avoided, if possible. They are barely past the experiential stage, with FDA approval. I'll pass, and wait for something tried-and-true, avoid the unforeseen side effect blues. Thanks Flower!
25th Aug 2018 2:43am
25th Aug 2018 5:32pm
25th Aug 2018 8:05am
Interesting, so relatable. I had an experience early last year, where this private practitioner sold me pills amounting to 400$...for blood pressure...fool me took his very wordy advice and found out later the pills were for advanced patients. Luckily I switched doctors and guess what the pills they gave me was mild, and cost 13$ per piece of ten. Good read, Crowfly.
25th Aug 2018 5:34pm
I've had to forego medications because of the cost. Sounds like you eventually got a bargain. Thanks Grace!
26th Aug 2018 1:03pm
