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

To: Sal Milani who wrote (9267)	6/6/1998 1:28:00 PM
From: Zebra 365	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23519

<<Isn't Viagra dangerous not only to those taking nitrates but also to those who may have their first heart attack and be given nitrates by EMT or ER personnel?>> Yes it is. I now include that warning to patients who are prescribed Viagra. I also warn them about the grapefruit effect. Most of organic ED is caused by vascular problems (70% is what I read). All of these people are at risk for other blood vessel disease, such as angina or acute MI. A medic alert bracelet might not be a bad idea. Zebra

To: Sal Milani who wrote (9267)	6/6/1998 1:31:00 PM
From: Sal Milani	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

To All-- What do you think of the following algebra -- Annual revenues to VVUS = N(1-X)YZR where N=Number of ED patients X=fraction of patients who can use Viagra successfully Y=fraction of those who cannot use Viagra who choose MUSE Z=fraction of those who choose MUSE who are successful R=Annual revenues to VVUS from each successful MUSE user My estimates are: N = 10 million in US; X=.7; Y=.5; Z=.5; R=$250 or Annual rev. to VVUS = 10m * (1-.7).5 .5 *250 = $188 million in US alone. That would be pretty good if my estimates are reasonable. What are your estimates ?? (No zero estimates please <ggg>) Sal