July 4, 2006

• Gas with Oily Discharge

  After watching the shuttle launch this afternoon, we left the television on briefly, which was just long enough to view a commercial for herpes simplex medication.  I walked away, but Matt turned to me and asked, “What’s the drug that causes gas and oily discharge?”  I didn’t know.

  In case anyone is wondering, it’s Xenical.

  Changes in one’s bowel movements. . .

  “. . . may include gas with oily discharge, an
  increased number of bowel movements, an urgent need to have them, and
  an inability to control them. . . .“

  Good God!  What an engrossing commercial to view during your evening meal.  A hearty “Thank You!” to the makers of Xenical.

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