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Posted by lostforwards on December 6, 2004, at 18:34:50
I wonder if they knew that when they were making up the name... I wonder if they figured, lets give it a nice symetrical name so people like it better. maybe, maybe not.. ha.
Posted by ghost on December 6, 2004, at 19:47:18
In reply to XanaX is a palindrome, posted by lostforwards on December 6, 2004, at 18:34:50
i actually do think some psychology goes into drug names. "viagra," for example sounds like "vitality" or "vigor." "prozac" sounds kind of "proactive" or "promising," i think. "trileptal" was originally an epileptic drug, and sounds kind of like it, right? "advair" (for asthma) sounds very open-air-way like. "ambien" sounds very dreamlike, doesn't it?
i dunno. it's just been my hunches. i'm pretty sure the fda makes up the generic names (that's what i've been told; i work in the pharmaceutical industry), but the manufacturer makes the brand names up.
Posted by Tabitha on December 6, 2004, at 23:33:25
In reply to XanaX is a palindrome, posted by lostforwards on December 6, 2004, at 18:34:50
My favorite!
Posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 3:05:20
In reply to Re: so is 'Sit on a potato pan, Otis', posted by Tabitha on December 6, 2004, at 23:33:25
Posted by just plain jane on December 7, 2004, at 3:14:27
In reply to Re: so is 'Sit on a potato pan, Otis', posted by Tabitha on December 6, 2004, at 23:33:25
Posted by just plain jane on December 7, 2004, at 3:16:26
In reply to What d'ya reckon BOB's motive was??? (nm), posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 3:05:20
Posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 4:09:52
In reply to BOB's motive -- easy to remember and spell (nm) » alexandra_k, posted by just plain jane on December 7, 2004, at 3:16:26
>lets give it a nice symetrical name so people like it better. maybe, maybe not.. ha.
Sorry, trying to be funny...
Posted by lostforwards on December 7, 2004, at 6:33:26
In reply to Re: so is 'Sit on a potato pan, Otis', posted by Tabitha on December 6, 2004, at 23:33:25
Posted by lostforwards on December 7, 2004, at 6:35:21
In reply to What d'ya reckon BOB's motive was??? (nm), posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 3:05:20
But of course!!
Posted by lostforwards on December 7, 2004, at 6:36:41
In reply to Oh, I just thought it might be..., posted by alexandra_k on December 7, 2004, at 4:09:52
indeed -> lol.
Posted by alesta on December 8, 2004, at 14:36:07
In reply to XanaX is a palindrome, posted by lostforwards on December 6, 2004, at 18:34:50
hi lostfwds,:)
it's funny. xanax sounds like some med from a science fiction novel to me, lol...guess they just thought it had a nice ring to it..it does..
take care, :)
amy
Posted by alesta on December 8, 2004, at 14:44:30
In reply to Re: XanaX is a palindrome » lostforwards, posted by ghost on December 6, 2004, at 19:47:18
hi ghost:)
> i actually do think some psychology goes into drug names. "viagra," for example sounds like "vitality" or "vigor." "prozac" sounds kind of "proactive" or "promising," i think. "trileptal" was originally an epileptic drug, and sounds kind of like it, right? "advair" (for asthma) sounds very open-air-way like. "ambien" sounds very dreamlike, doesn't it?
i agree..absolutely. i, too, think they try to evoke a certain ambience/psychological association with many med names. and i liked the examples you gave! :-)
take care!
amy
Posted by B2Chica on December 8, 2004, at 17:26:32
In reply to Re: XanaX is a palindrome » lostforwards, posted by ghost on December 6, 2004, at 19:47:18
hi honey...how the heck are ya?
it's been awhile since i've seen your name (though i can't frequent as often as i used to).
how's the job?
Wishing you the best.
B2c.
Posted by ghost on December 8, 2004, at 18:16:40
In reply to GHOST!!!, posted by B2Chica on December 8, 2004, at 17:26:32
i've been reading, but not posting. i heard about your terrible ordeal. :( i'm glad you're doing okay now, but i'm sorry your boss is so damn uptight. :/
(ha. read THAT, uptight boss!)
my job's actually really good. i like what i do. i like who i work for. things on that front are good.
i've had some med problems and i'm trying to get into a routine with seeing mental health professionals. (unfortunately, i just heard the pdoc i started getting attached to is no longer going to be at the downtown location that's convenient for me, and is going to be over an hour from my job; hardly worth a 15-30min appt! but i feel kinda betrayed since i found out secondhand.)
anyhow. in short, i'm still alive. and we both know that's the biggest battle of all.
glad you are too.
*hugs*
ghost
Posted by ghost on December 8, 2004, at 18:18:36
In reply to GHOST!!!, posted by B2Chica on December 8, 2004, at 17:26:32
it's *really* nice to be noticed and missed. thanks.
Posted by B2Chica on December 9, 2004, at 12:38:05
In reply to PS, B2C., posted by ghost on December 8, 2004, at 18:18:36
same here...
> it's *really* nice to be noticed and missed. thanks.
been just kinda hovering lately too, but i HAD to say hi!
take care and yes...the biggest fight, but we're a couple fighting chicas!
keep it up.MISS YA!
B2c.
Posted by Susan47 on December 13, 2004, at 19:52:44
In reply to Re: PS, Ghost., posted by B2Chica on December 9, 2004, at 12:38:05
B2Chica, you sound good. Nice to see you here!!!
Posted by B2Chica on December 17, 2004, at 9:23:52
In reply to HERE SHE IS, Here's B2C!, posted by Susan47 on December 13, 2004, at 19:52:44
Hey sweet Susan. how are you? i haven't been able to frequent as often and now mostly lurking.
haven't had the voice...you know. but miss you guys so i read when i can. i also skip many topics cuz i'm still little sensitive. last couple weeks have been terrible. (bawling at work...terrible, can't work like this. took a few days off.) yesterday i did very well, didn't tear up at all but i was as some department mtg most of day and around friends.
doing better today to...this is looking good.
thanks for saying hi. it does make a person feel good.
you haven't sounded to well last couple posts i read. are you doing better?
peace be with you this season.
take care.
b2c.
b2c.
> B2Chica, you sound good. Nice to see you here!!!
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