Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Was there a specific lawsuit that led to medicine commercials having to say “Don’t take Truventa if you’re allergic to Truventa” where somebody successfully argued they weren’t told not to take a medicine they’re allergic to, or are they just getting out in front of that 1717711
davideck00.bsky.social @davideck00.bsky.social · 06/05/2026More likely they had focus group feedback that showed less concern for the warnings with a trivial one included. Also, go Tottenham!! 030
Craig Kaplan @triggerloop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026There were restrictions on ads on TV until the late 90s- but the reason they have to say stuff is FDA regs- but rules have changed over time to make it more clear and that they can't distract you while listing SE. So likely the last couple of years is just new guidelines www.aihp.org/dose-of-hist...aihp.orgDose of History - A Brief History of Drug Advertising and Regulation | American Institute of the History of PharmacyAdvancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines. 000
A guy named Elliott @ellyitt.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I always imagined there's a few dorks out there with pen and pad screaming "MA, SHUT UP, IM TRYING TO TAKE NOTES FOR MY NEXT DOC VISIT" and he's writing as fast as he can 000
Blake @fuzydunlop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I have had this exact thought thousands of times in my life. Maybe more. 000
darinchristensen.bsky.social @darinchristensen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026My dad says because for some people they may feel like the side effects are worth it if it solves the issue you have like being overweight 000
Christine @sampsoncm1.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Please report back if you learn more. I have wondered this…forever. 060
Elizabeth Nee @enee.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I feel like I notice them more for monoclonal antibodies, which, IIRC, are a class that’s more predisposed to having people develop allergies, because they are biologics. 000
Mousebumples @mousebumples.bsky.social · 06/05/2026The funniest ones are when they have to make and pay to broadcast a new commercial because of something they didn't say (or didn't say accurately) per the FDA. I saw a few of those in one of my pharmacy school classes, years ago. Now to see if I can find any now... 120
Vinca @vincalota.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I mean, I once had a doctor prescribe me amoxicillin mere moments after I told him I was allergic to penicillin, so... I can believe it's happened 010
narrowecho.bsky.social @narrowecho.bsky.social · 06/05/2026And shouldn’t my doctor tell me if I have a parasitic infection? 010
Kristina Says... @chambersaurusrx.bsky.social · 06/05/2026marketing laws where they have to actually say the side effects and not just scroll them in tiny font while a jaunty tune plays and people do mundane activities while smiling manically. Being allergic to the med is the number one contraindication for all meds so it stands out as being in every ad 020
Ranryu @ranryu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I've been assuming it's just to cut down on how long the ad is, rather than listing every ingredient like they used to 030
Jukebox Terror @jukeboxterror.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Since the framing is usually "ask your doctor about..." I've always wondered how you're supposed to know if you're allergic to a medication if you've never taken it. 010
jeremyhakamaa.bsky.social @jeremyhakamaa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026This might be my biggest pet peeve. Do milk commercials have to give a lactose intolerant warning? Why aren't peanuts making me aware about their allergies? It's bad enough we have to listen to side effects of these drugs that I'm not using; just gotta ruin the vibes of whatever show is on. 000
NewFaceofBoe @benniefly2.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I always figured they started out with the dumb warnings hoping that people might tune out before hearing the serious and actually dangerous ones 000