Scott Alexander presents a satirical list of fictional drugs banned by the FDA, each with an absurd reason for its prohibition. Longer summary

This post is a humorous fictional list of drugs banned by the FDA. Each drug is presented with a profile describing its intended use, followed by an absurd or ironic reason for its ban. The drugs cover a range of conditions from weight loss to erectile dysfunction, with each ban highlighting unexpected consequences or bizarre side effects. The post uses scientific terminology and real medical concepts to create a sense of plausibility, before subverting expectations with the ridiculous reasons for the bans. Shorter summary

Scott presents a humorous list of fictional drugs banned by the FDA, each with unexpected and often ironic consequences. Longer summary

This post is a satirical list of fictional drugs banned by the FDA, each with a unique profile and an often ironic or paradoxical reason for its ban. The drugs range from treatments for pre-traumatic stress disorder to antibiotics for intelligent bacteria. Each drug description includes its intended use and the unexpected consequences that led to its ban. The post uses humor and creativity to explore themes of unintended consequences in medicine, the complexities of drug development, and the sometimes absurd nature of bureaucratic decision-making. Shorter summary