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To: LoLoLoLita who wrote (4986)	1/24/1998 11:49:00 PM
From: MissLil	Respond to of 23519

I actually didn't realize that the testosterones were scheduled. However, these have been widely abused by bodybuilders and athletes. They cause side effects ( I think testicular atrophy but can't look it up right now or I'll have to interfere with the slumber party.) Sildenafil will not get scheduled unless it is abused (at least without a prescription).

To: LoLoLoLita who wrote (4986)	1/25/1998 12:47:00 AM
From: Bradpalm1	Respond to of 23519

David, No one was avoiding your questions. It's just that they've been answered and discussed numerous times in the past. Rumor has it that Viagra will be approved by the end of this quarter and released shortly thereafter. This has been no secret, although it does generate much discussion and vivid speculation. Bradpalm1

To: LoLoLoLita who wrote (4986)	1/25/1998 10:52:00 AM
From: Zebra 365	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23519

Drugs that require a prescription are generally called "dangerous drugs" in the laws that regulate their use and sale. Scheduling of drugs by the DEA is done according to their potential for abuse. Abuse is generally described as "use in a non-theraputic manner". There are 5 classes of DEA schedule, with category V having the least potential for abuse. Category I is for drugs with a high potential for abuse and no theraputic use. Heroin and marijuana are category I drugs. (Please don't ask me to justify the laws, I'm just explaining them.) Most physicians are not licensed to prescribe category I drugs, commonly only category II through V are licensed. In many states, schedule II drugs require a "triplicate prescription" which is a special form where the doctor keeps a copy, the pharmacy keeps a copy, and a copy goes to the state. Schedule III through V usually only require a standard prescription blank and the doctor's DEA number. All drugs producing a desirable effect have a potential for abuse. In Mexico, where antibiotics are available without precription, they are widely abused (see definition above) such that infants are now dying of antibiotic-resistant bacterial dysentery. I agree that Viagra might have a potential for abuse if it caused an erection for an unusually long period of time in a healthy man. Absent data to support this, in fact, quoted data suggest that Viagra requires sexual stimulation to work and does not prolong erection after orgasm, I cannot see as much potential for abuse in Viagra as Caverject or MUSE would have. Therefor, while being listed as a scheduled drug has an inhibitory effect on availability, I consider this to be a non-issue for the ED market at this time. Zebra Next bonus essay question: Would Ben Franklin beat Leonardo DaVinci at bowling? Discuss and support your conclusion with three examples.