[CTRL] Fw: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- So you want to post an article and then control the response to it? Good luck! My response stands as this practice is totally standard in the drug industry and has been for as long as I can remember. Is the fact that the Bush company own stock in Eli Lily supposed to have some dire and dark meaning? Guess what? So do hundreds of thousands of other people. I think I still have 10 shares in a mutual fund myself. They hardly ever consult me for advice on their marketing practices, however, and I do not think they consult the Bush family, either. But even if they were to do so, the fact that you think this is news speaks volumes of your own lack of insight. Remember when Motrin was for arthritis? Soon as the patent ran out, it became 'useful' for other forms of pain. This is done with virtually EVERY drug. It is nothing new and it has nothing whatsoever to do with the Bush family. That is like blaming them for the concept of making a profit. The conspiracy is with the drug companies and it is with every one of them and with every drug. RD does not stop with the acquisition of a patent. Other and ever more varied applications of the drug continue to be sought. This is one of the reasons and one of the ways the drug industries fleece the people, especially in this country. I suspect we pay the RD on most drugs with the rest of the world reaping the benefits minus this added expense. Even inventing a new illness to treat is not new and in the past, normal conditions have been made pathologic so as to apply the drug in question. But c is correct in that he replied to an earlier response along the same line. Sorry you did not get the one you wanted but this is an old practice by an old and engrained pharmaceutical industry. I would have thought you might have appreciated the bit of humor but guess not. The fact that you chose to 'scold' us for it and imply that we are too stupid to read was, however, totally unwarranted. You might want to research the uniqueness of your own post before being quite so demanding. Amelia - Original Message - From: "Linda Minor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- The replies to the posted article are totally nonresponsive. The point is that the "legal" drug company that the Bush family is invested in is about to lose its patent rights on Prozac--which can be sold generically. So the company has invented a new illness to be treated with a "new" drug with a new brand name other than Prozac, but with exactly the same ingredients. The point is to market this drug with higher prices than could be achieved if the public knew that they could buy it at generic prices. And the illness is NOT called PMS. Reread the article, if you are able to read. -Original Message- From: c. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 13, 2001 2:19 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- *mwahp* you are sweet, amelia, it is great to know that someone appreciates my, erm, charms ;) but what is more amazing is that you replied with the exact same smartass answer as EXs 2, 3 and 4 when told the same same joke about ex #1. then 1 and 2, then 1 and 2 and 3... *miaeow* erm, bebby. - Original Message - From: "Amelia" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- I am pretty sure it is just you, c. I can understand how that could happen, given your charming personality. amelia - Original Message - From: "c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- mmm, most of my ex's convinced me pms is a 24 day event followed by 4 days of "don't touch me i have cramps, damnit, men, pah..." or is that just me? A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Av
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- *mwahp* you are sweet, amelia, it is great to know that someone appreciates my, erm, charms ;) but what is more amazing is that you replied with the exact same smartass answer as EXs 2, 3 and 4 when told the same same joke about ex #1. then 1 and 2, then 1 and 2 and 3... *miaeow* erm, bebby. - Original Message - From: "Amelia" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- I am pretty sure it is just you, c. I can understand how that could happen, given your charming personality. amelia - Original Message - From: "c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- mmm, most of my ex's convinced me pms is a 24 day event followed by 4 days of "don't touch me i have cramps, damnit, men, pah..." or is that just me? A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- The replies to the posted article are totally nonresponsive. The point is that the "legal" drug company that the Bush family is invested in is about to lose its patent rights on Prozac--which can be sold generically. So the company has invented a new illness to be treated with a "new" drug with a new brand name other than Prozac, but with exactly the same ingredients. The point is to market this drug with higher prices than could be achieved if the public knew that they could buy it at generic prices. And the illness is NOT called PMS. Reread the article, if you are able to read. -Original Message- From: c. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 13, 2001 2:19 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- *mwahp* you are sweet, amelia, it is great to know that someone appreciates my, erm, charms ;) but what is more amazing is that you replied with the exact same smartass answer as EXs 2, 3 and 4 when told the same same joke about ex #1. then 1 and 2, then 1 and 2 and 3... *miaeow* erm, bebby. - Original Message - From: "Amelia" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- I am pretty sure it is just you, c. I can understand how that could happen, given your charming personality. amelia - Original Message - From: "c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- mmm, most of my ex's convinced me pms is a 24 day event followed by 4 days of "don't touch me i have cramps, damnit, men, pah..." or is that just me? A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- - Original Message - From: "Linda Minor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- The replies to the posted article are totally nonresponsive. the above doesn't make sense. the replies in the thread were and cannot be considered anything other than responses. , are you making a comment on their worth maybe? but oh, please *do* explain why it does actually make sense. The point is that the "legal" drug company that the Bush family is invested in is about to lose its patent rights on Prozac--which can be sold generically. So the company has invented a new illness to be treated with a "new" drug with a new brand name other than Prozac, but with exactly the same ingredients. The point is to market this drug with higher prices than could be achieved if the public knew that they could buy it at generic prices. well- that is all very worthwhile and interesting and stuff- i agree that it is awful the things corps do to make a buck, but when i came into the thread i was making cheap jokes about PMS because someone had made an equally cheap joke about PMS and it was to that thread i was replying. so i think, if you read back a bit before condemning the copnsistency of the dialogue, you may find that the replies are, surprisingly within context of the conversation that was developing. And the illness is NOT called PMS. Reread the article, if you are able to read. oh deary... see above for an explanation of why PMS came into the thread, in fact re-read the thread. and then ask yourself why you posted such patronising, insulting, arrogant and *just plain wrong* comment at the end of your mail. it actually brings your own reading skills into question. if it is the fact that threads often develop and mutate into other conversations (much like, duh, normal spoken conversations) that is bugging you then all i can say is erm, tough... like it or lump it. personally, i think it is interesting the way things go. but really- why get wound up in the first place?- by condemning others for being stupid (without checking your facts first) you make yourself look stupider still. oh yeah, and humourless. A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- I am pretty sure it is just you, c. I can understand how that could happen, given your charming personality. amelia - Original Message - From: "c." [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- mmm, most of my ex's convinced me pms is a 24 day event followed by 4 days of "don't touch me i have cramps, damnit, men, pah..." or is that just me? A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- Personally, I'd rather have a pill that GIVES me PMS the other 24 days of the cycle... Think of the fun I could have inflicting my moods on my family and friends! wicked grin Tenorlove __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- mmm, most of my ex's convinced me pms is a 24 day event followed by 4 days of "don't touch me i have cramps, damnit, men, pah..." or is that just me? - Original Message - From: "Tenorlove" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac? -Caveat Lector- Personally, I'd rather have a pill that GIVES me PMS the other 24 days of the cycle... Think of the fun I could have inflicting my moods on my family and friends! wicked grin Tenorlove __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html"Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/"ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
[CTRL] Eli Lilly's Sarafem -- same as Prozac?
-Caveat Lector- http://www.insightmag.com/archive/200104301.shtml Misleading Medicine By Kelly Patricia OMeara [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is promoting Sarafem as a miracle pill for women suffering from PMDD, a mental disorder not yet proved to exist. What s more, Eli Lilly admits that Sarafem has the same active ingredient as Prozac, complete with the same dangerous side effects. Australian-born singer Helen Reddys 1972 hit song I Am Woman has been called a feminist battle hymn. Many a male disc jockey at the time refused to air it until the song became part of the soundtrack to a movie and catapulted to the top of the Billboard charts. Taking a look at the song today, its hard to imagine the furor generated by the lyrics from the lady down under: Oh, yes, I am wise, but its wisdom born of pain. Yes, Ive paid the price, but look how much I gained. If I have to I can do anything. I am strong. I am invincible. I am woman. Nearly three decades since the release of this feminist anthem the lyrics neither threaten nor offend if they ever did but seem to acknowledge pride in feminine strength. As if it needed to be said, historians agree on the significance of women in the building of this nation. The Jamestown settlement, for instance, was a disaster and on the brink of failure until women were added to the new colony. The West was won by men and women working side by side, and the United States triumphed over its enemies in World War II with the help of nearly 500,000 women in the ranks and millions more in the factories. Not surprisingly, women achieved these feats completely unaware that a few days out of each month they were suffering from a mental disorder. Thats right. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the use of Sarafem (fluoxetine) for women suffering from a mental disorder just three or four days a month in the luteal phase or just before the onset of menses. This mental disorder which the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has not yet accepted, but which is listed in the appendix of the APAs Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD. Its a new-and-improved version of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which also has not made it to the hit parade of the official APA list of mental illnesses. The fact that PMDD is listed only in the diagnostic manuals appendix reflects the APAs desire for further research before accepting it as a full-fledged mental disorder. According to the DSM-IV and the FDA, a woman must experience five or more symptoms before the diagnosis can be made. The unofficial mental disorder is said to be characterized by the following symptoms: Markedly depressed mood Marked anxiety Marked affectivity Decreased interest in activities Feeling sad, hopeless or self-deprecating Feeling tense, anxious or on edge Persistent irritability, anger and increased interpersonal conflicts Feeling fatigued, lethargic or lacking in energy Marked changes in appetite A subjective feeling of being overwhelmed or out of control Physical symptoms such as breast tenderness, swelling or bloating. Eli Lilly and Co., the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company that makes Sarafem, has been marketing the new treatment with such gusto that there are jokes about the company exhibiting obsessive-compulsive disorder. It seems there isnt a magazine to be picked up or a channel to be surfed that isnt running a Sarafem advertisement. These ads show women expressing many things. One TV spot depicts a woman trying to button her slacks and looking angry and agitated. Another scene shows a woman snapping at her husband, Just leave me alone, while still another involves a woman slumped on the couch sobbing. Then there is the slogan: Sarafem More like the woman you are. Lilly reports in its ads that now, Doctors can treat PMDD with Sarafem the first and only prescription medication for PMDD. The ad further states that, Sarafem contains fluoxetine hydrochloride, the same active ingredient found in Prozac. But both Sarafem and Prozac are fluoxetine hydrochloride. According to Laura Miller, marketing associate for Eli Lilly, Fluoxetine hydrochloride is the same active ingredient in Sarafem as in Prozac. Again and again Insight asked, Then is it the same thing? Again and again Miller only repeated that the two identical doses of fluoxetine hydrochloride have the same active ingredient. Miller refused to acknowledge that Sarafem is just Prozac repackaged, or that the pill color was changed from green to feminine pink and lavender to market it for a not-yet-approved mental disorder that never before
