![]() The placebo effect is not limited to drug color. ![]() The placebo effect is so powerful that historically many clinical drug trials have included a control group of participants who unknowingly receive treatment with no active ingredient to evaluate if the drug being studied works better than a placebo in its intended manner. This is known as the placebo effect : any psychological or physical effect that a placebo (no active ingredient) treatment has on an individual. ![]() For some patients, the preconceived expectations they have before taking a medication can affect their outcomes while on the medication, both in terms of effectiveness and side effects. One study showed that red, yellow, and orange are associated with a stimulant effect, while blue and green are related to a tranquilizing effect. These perceptions based on the color of drugs seems to influence their effectiveness. “ Research shows that darker hues can influence a perception of higher potency.” The placebo effect “Consumers may associate the potency or strength of a drug based on the color of the medication,” says Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D. ![]() That said, the associations patients make with the colors may affect how they respond to the drugs. The decision is mostly based in marketing and the color in and of itself has no bearing on the efficacy of the drug. Pill color is chosen by the drug manufacturer. My emotional response to the pill colors was real, but was it intentional by design? Does the color of medicine affect how well it works? According to the experts, the answer is… sort of. I was already in a better emotional place when I began taking them, and the soft purple mirrored my more content, less-anxious headspace. The lilac pill (the same medication but a higher dose) felt calming. It was impactful and bold-like the choice to start a new antidepressant. Starting that dose felt like beginning a new medication that could change my quality of life, potentially drastically. The previous dose I was on was electric blue. Even after several months of taking it, I still get a little lift when I open the lid and see that beautiful shade of lilac. Before I even took my first dose, I liked my new medication because it was pretty. Was your post removed from here? Found a cool site that's not particularly unique or beautiful? Head on over to /r/InternetIsInteresting.When I opened my new prescription of Wellbutrin, I was delighted to discover the pills matched my nail polish perfectly. If this subreddit for whatever reason fails to provide the interactivity you need, we also highly recommend a look at /r/interactivewebsites for a less diluted dosage of interactivity. If you exhibit a similar addictive lust for information as you do for internet, we highly recommend you go give /r/dataisbeautiful a sub too. Something different? Try /r/InternetIsUgly. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we have beheld a lot! This subreddit is highly curated and the moderators frequently must use their discretion and judgement as a team when enforcing our rules.Personal attacks, bigotry, fighting words and otherwise shitty behavior will be removed and may result in a ban. We enforce a standard of common decency and civility here.Includes Facebook, Google+, or otherwise.Įxtensions, software, or other content which requires a download to use. Websites that require a login or email address. Sites that pose a potential security risk. Online stores, paid services, or sites which serve only to sell a specific product. Sites that serve a political agenda or otherwise induce drama Static images, gifs, animations that serve the same purpose of gifs or collections of either. Something not unique (includes generators, blogs, tumblrs, etc.) Something everyone on the internet already knows about (e.g., Netflix, Khan Academy, etc.) What NOT to post (detailed explanations can be found here): Minimal or beautifully designed websites.Īwesome websites that offer a unique service.
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