• cymbal_king@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The type of medicine described in the meme usually is this way because it is helpful at preventing heart attacks (or stroke) while taking it, but if you suddenly stop taking it then you are worse off than before. Tapering off a medication like this can be done with professional medical supervision. The warning is necessary so people know not to suddenly stop without talking to their doctor.

    …or we could maybe not allow showing ads to people for drugs with significant side effects like other countries