'Watch Out For Those Side Effects! ' Poem by Linda Winchell

Watch out for those side effects
for whatever might be ailing you!
Because if you take what they all say you need
It may cause other things to happen
not helping to prevent what ailes you!

I've watched all those T.V. commercials
they're all saying, they have what we all might need!
But because of all their side effects
overruling ones illness, now another will supercede!

Take the one for nasal congestion
it may cause you cramps, even a rash!
Then another to get rid of your jock itch
might cause you a mild heart attack!

Then one for male impotency
the side effects are too many to list or name!
But one I think was a mans permanent erection?
now that could cause some pain and shame!

One for diarrhea, could cause dry mouth
sleeplessness and gas!
Now I thought you just wanted to move things
not stay awake all night thirsty!
just for ones bowels to pass!

Don't trust all thery're telling you
just eat right and exercise!
Then things might work as they were meant to
with no side effects, from those other guys!