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Biotech / Medical : VVUS: VIVUS INC. (NASDAQ) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Bradpalm1 who wrote (7474)	4/26/1998 4:50:00 PM
From: Gene Voss	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23519

Brad:Do you really think a "FORMAL" launch will do anything but alert the 2 patients out there who haven't heard the Viagra story.I can't imagine anyone in the ED market unfamiliar with Viagra.They recieved free front page coverage not to mention numerous TV touts .I'm surprised all these "serious" investors haven't tried this magic pill,I have and believe me I was elated at the result.This will go down as the most exaggerated over hyped possibly dangerous med ever to hit the shelves.If you have a position in Pfizer and a normal erectile system I highly recommend you try 50 mgs and see what happens. GV PS: I am biased so save that comment , but just take my advice and do your own trial.

To: Bradpalm1 who wrote (7474)	4/26/1998 6:08:00 PM
From: James Baker	Respond to of 23519

Brad: Remember that Viagra hasn't even been officially launched yet by Pfizer. Wait until they start putting their PR savvy and promotional machinery into motion before you start estimating the true effect of Viagra on Muse prescriptions and refills. >>>>>>>>>> Brad, I don't think that PFE has much to add. Even their crack marketing staff are nothing compared to the free publicity ride that the media has given PFE and V Jim

To: Bradpalm1 who wrote (7474)	4/26/1998 8:52:00 PM
From: OmertaSoldier	Respond to of 23519

>>Remember that Viagra hasn't even been officially launched yet by Pfizer.<< When then? Please keep shorting.

To: Bradpalm1 who wrote (7474)	4/26/1998 9:26:00 PM
From: Richard Singer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

Brad- I think that Viagra's near-term impact on VVUS will be less detrimental than it has been. What the long-term result will be is an entirely different story, but its tomorrow's story. Today, we don't know for certain what that may be, and the uncertainty of the outcome, and the arguments over what that outcome may be, will provide the VVUS trading opportunities. FWIW,I agree with you that Viagra is, and will be a blockbuster market success in the coming year. Richard