How Well Do You Know Those Side Effects?

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mental-floss.jpgThe folks at Mental Floss, the provocative web site that prompts you to laugh and tax your brain all at once, are daring us to match drugs with side effects. Perhaps they think everyone is paying attention to those fast-as-lightning disclaimers announced at the tail end of TV ads. In any event, here is the list of drugs, followed by the list of side effects. Take a look, then go to the Mental Floss Pop Quiz (right here), type in your answers and see how much you really know…

1 - Alli
2 - Levitra
3 - Accutane
4 - Rogaine
5 - Ambien
6 - Botox
7 - Lipitor
8 - Topamax
9 - Frontline Plus
10 - Paxil

“Babies born to mothers who have taken [this drug] in the latter half of pregnancy have reported complications, including difficulties with breathing, turning blue, floppiness, stiffness, irritability or constant crying.”

“The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea.”

“Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green.” Also, “An erection that won’t go away.”

“Sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake, with amnesia for the event, have been reported.”

“This product is harmful to humans if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin.”

“Some patients tried to end their own lives. And some people have ended their own lives.”

“Serious risks include decreased sweating.”

“(In a small number of people) your skin and the whites of your eyes turn yellow.”

“Do not use if you are a woman.”

“Gas with oily spotting, loose stools, and more frequent stools that may be hard to control.”

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  1. Scored-100% 10 for 10
    Only 41% answered correctly….

  2. I confess never having heard of “Frontline plus.” Sounded like whatever comes on PBS at 10.

  3. I thought it was pretty easy…10/10 (100% correct).

    Fronline Plus is for your dog (doesn’t seem to fit in this quiz)

    My students would whine…

  4. The list of side-effects alone is pretty funny read in isolation. Reminds me of that old JabJab spoof drug advert…

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