Cialis

Since the hot topic this week in class discussion was about drug ads, I figured I'd bring in the male enhancement portion of them. I think it is crazy that pharmeceutical companies can even advertise on TV, but it is very strange that we allow male enhancement ads. These ads are especially frequent on sports channels, during football and later at night. I personally do not like these ads with all of the male and female fondling, and the awkward fake intimacy of the actors. I don't necessarily like these ads at all, nor do I really care to watch them.

Cialis is a brand that has advertisements all over the television. Men with erectile dysfunction are supposed to take the 36 hour pill. Of course the ad also says talk to your doctor to see if Cialis is right for you. I agree that it is very strange that people are being asked to ask their doctors to take a pill. The doctor is no longer suggesting a pill, but the patient is. It is a complete reversal of roles. But these commercials are trying to promote the product and get men to believe they have erectile dysfunction or that they need this miracle drug to help their sex lives. The commercial only quickly discusses (in the very fast talking, while people are floating around being super happy) the possible symptoms such as back pain, indigestion, headache, muscle aches and more serious things like decrease or loss of vision and hearing. I think that that is kind of a big deal, although I'm glad that the side effects do not say that death or heart attack is possible. It also says that if your erection last longer then 4 hours, you should call your doctor. I can't imagine that that would be a nice experience for anyone. I am glad that these companies are supposed to tell the side effects though because they are very important for the consumer. Overall, I think that it is ridiculous that the US still allows these ads on TV. People should tell their doctors what their problems are and then the doctor should suggest products, not the other way around.