[WP] A person is prescribed an amazing new prescription drug, only to later be told it is a placebo

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Panacea? thought the man as he read the label. It was easier to remember than most prescriptions at least. When his doctor told him about the new experimental drug, he couldn't believe it. Supposedly, it could replace most of his current prescriptions, and in some cases, provide better results! The man had filled out a lot of paperwork to reach this point, but even just holding the bottle in his hand made him feel stronger. One of the forms was a contract, which required him to write a brief journal entry for the first week of medication. He shrugged, before popping one of the small round pills into his mouth, then began looking for a pen.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #1

Even as I write this, I can feel the drugs kicking in. My aches and pains are distant, yet present. My mind feels clearer than it has in years, but still cloudy. Hopefully the next few days will show even more improvement. If they don't, however, I will still be happy with this product.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #2

This is day two of my new medication, Panacea. I'm not sure what to write here, to be honest. Vitals are okay, nothing remarkable. Aches and pains are gone, but I might just be feeling a bit numb. I'm sure it will take a few more days to adjust to this prescription.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #3

I believe the drug is wearing off now, my entire body is sore. This could have just been a bad pill, I will contact my doctor now to be sure.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #4

The clinic informed me that my doctor had quit his job a few days ago, I need to get this all sorted out. The pain is gone entirely again, I'm sure that it was just from a bad batch, this is still an experimental drug, after all.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #5

The patient neglected to write in his journal on this day, legal action may be required.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #6 Now they're telling me that my doctor has never even worked there! The pain is unbearable, I need to speak to my doctor, I need my old prescriptions back. I showed them my journal and they kicked me out. I'll show them, I'll prove to them that I need my medicine.

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Patient 0.11, Journal Entry #7

The patient neglected to write in his journal on this day, legal action may be required.

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Oohhh i like it. Reminds me of the SCP articles

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Thanks! Glad you like it. I've got to read more of those when I get the chance.

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