I came across this "warning" on a gardening website in search of pics for by blog and it was just too cute! I guess you just can't be too careful in our lawsuit-happy society! I looked through the last two-three pages of threads and couldn't find a good place to put it, and I may have others to share. Any other cute warnings/signs out there?

WARNING These pages include images of spiders, snakes and other things; lists may include a 13th item. Phobic persons should not read the preceding sentence or other parts of this website. No animals were hurt in the making of this website. Rapid scrolling between pages may give the appearance of flashing lights. Some words contain letters which could be used in other words of an offensive nature - please do not read such letters if you are easily offended. Hot water may be hot - take care. Liability for effects on your computer, your health or the wellbeing of the universe is specifically excluded. Objects in photographs may be further away than they appear. References to "old", "antique" or "ancient" objects are not intended to give offense to the chronologically gifted. Do not press this button.
May contain nuts.

[Leed]

I just LOVE the one that said "Hot water may be hot - take care. Ummm-- DUH. Gee, do you really THINK so???

These are a stitch! Thanks for posting this. I had to laugh.

Thanks Maranara - it's appreciated. Hugs, Lee

Here's one that will be in my book blog eventually.

[Travelinglady]

Really good ones, Maranara!

I can see it coming, messages on certain food wrappers:

"Warning: consumption of this product may result in weight gain, a sugar high, cavities in the teeth, and even an early death from diabetes"

(on, say, a package of chocolate chip cookies)

[tokiwartooth]

My favorite that I saw was a baby stroller that said "please do not fold stroller with child inside" LOL

I like this one

Originally Posted by PAYNE1

Really good ones, Maranara!

I can see it coming, messages on certain food wrappers:

"Warning: consumption of this product may result in weight gain, a sugar high, cavities in the teeth, and even an early death from diabetes"

(on, say, a package of chocolate chip cookies)

If people can sue McDonald's for gaining weight, I don't think anything is off limits.

[(JD)]

good one!

[(JD)]

I'm am ALWAYS astounded by the long listing on TV ads for medications. Here is one list for antidepressants in general. Mind you, the depressed person is not only supposed to read this, but understand it, and then care on top of it all!

Cautions and interactions


Other medications

Antidepressants can react unpredictably with other medications, including over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen. Always carefully read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication to see if there are any medications you should avoid.
If in doubt, your pharmacist or GP should be able to advise you.
Pregnancy

As a precaution antidepressants are not usually recommended for most pregnant women, especially during the first three months of a pregnancy (the first trimester).
Exceptions can be made if the risks posed by depression (or other mental health conditions) outweigh any potential risks of treatment.
Potential complications that have been linked to antidepressant use during pregnancy include:

• loss of pregnancy
• birth defects affecting the baby’s heart (congenital heart disease)
• a rare condition in newborns called pulmonary hypertension, where the blood pressure inside the lungs is abnormally high, causing breathing difficulties

However, there is no hard evidence that antidepressants cause these complications.
If you are pregnant and depressed you should discuss the pros and cons of treatment with antidepressants with the doctor in charge of your care.
If antidepressants are recommended they will usually be a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type of antidepressant. These include fluoxetine, citalopram or sertraline.
Breastfeeding

As a precaution, the use of antidepressants if you are breastfeeding is not usually recommended.
But there are circumstances when both the benefits of treatment for depression (or other mental health conditions) and the benefits of breastfeeding your baby outweigh the potential risks.
If you are treated with antidepressants when breastfeeding, then paroxetine or sertraline is normally recommended.
Children and young people

The use of antidepressants is not usually recommended in children and young people under the age of 18.
This is because there is evidence that they can trigger thoughts about suicide and acts of self-harm in this age group.
Concerns have also been raised that their use could affect the development of the brain in children and young people.
An exception can usually only be made if the following points are met:

• the person being treated has failed to respond to talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, and
• the person being treated will continue to receive talking therapies in combination with antidepressants, and
• the treatment is supervised by a psychiatrist (a doctor who specialises in treating mental health conditions)

If an antidepressant is recommended then fluoxetine is usually the first choice.
Alcohol

You should avoid drinking alcohol if you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) type of antidepressant.
Drinking alcohol when taking a TCA can make you feel drowsy and dizzy. Many alcoholic drinks also contain the protein tyramine (see below), which can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure if you are taking an MAOI.
You are less likely to experience unpleasant or unpredictable effects if you take a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and then drink alcohol.
It is important to realise that alcohol is a depressant and drinking alcohol could make your symptoms worse.
Drugs

The use of illegal drugs is not recommended if you are taking antidepressants, particularly if you have been prescribed an MAOI or a TCA. This is because they can cause unpredictable and unpleasant effects.
In particular, you should avoid taking:

• cannabis – smoking cannabis while taking a TCA can make you feel very ill
• amphetamines (speed)
• cocaine
• heroin
• ketamine

As with alcohol, illegal drugs can make symptoms of depression or other mental health conditions worse.
Dizziness

Some antidepressants may cause you to feel dizzy, particularly when you first start taking them.
If you do experience dizziness, avoid driving or using tools and machinery.
Other antidepressants

You should never take two different types of antidepressants, such as a TCA and an MAOI, unless advised by the doctor in charge of your care. This is because certain combinations of antidepressants can make you feel very ill.
If a decision is taken to switch you from one type to another, the dosage of the first antidepressant will usually be gradually reduced before the second is administered.
St John’s Wort

St John’s Wort is a popular herbal remedy promoted for the treatment of depression.
While there is evidence of its effectiveness many experts advise against its use because the amount of active ingredient varies among individual brands and batches, making the effects unpredictable.
Taking St John's Wort with other medications, such as anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, antidepressants and the contraceptive pill, can also cause serious health problems.
You shouldn't take St John's Wort if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it is unclear whether it is safe.
Cautions for specific antidepressants

SSRIs

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may not be suitable for you if you have:

• mania – an extremely excitable mood, sometimes with hallucinations
• bipolar disorder (alternating bouts of depression and mania) and you are in a manic phase
• angina – chest pain caused by restricted blood supply to the heart
• you have had a heart attack or you have a history of heart disease
• a bleeding disorder, or if you are taking medicines that make it more likely that you may bleed, for example, warfarin
• diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• epilepsy – SSRIs should only be taken if your epilepsy is well controlled, and the medication should be stopped if your epilepsy gets worse
• narrow angle glaucoma – increased pressure in the eye
• kidney disease

SNRIs

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may not be suitable for you if:

• you have a history of heart disease
• you have poorly controlled high blood pressure

TCAs

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) may not be suitable for you if you:

• have a history of heart disease
• have recently had a heart attack
• have liver disease
• have an inherited blood disorder called porphyria
• have bipolar disorder
• have schizophrenia
• have a growth on your adrenal glands that is causing high blood pressure (pheochromocytoma)
• have an enlarged prostate gland
• have glaucoma
• have epilepsy

MAOIs

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) may not be suitable for you if you:

• have a history of heart disease
• have liver disease
• have bipolar disorder
• have an overactive thyroid gland
• have had a stroke, or another condition that affects the blood supply to the brain

Another important consideration when taking MAOIs is the need to avoid any food or drink containing a type of protein called tyramine.
This is because the MAOI can disrupt the body’s ability to break down tyramine and high levels of tyramine can cause a sudden and dangerous rise in blood pressure.
Ask for a detailed list of foods and drinks to avoid when you are first prescribed your medication.
MAOIs can react unpredictably to some anaesthetics and sedatives, so you may be advised to stop taking your medication two weeks before having surgery or major dental treatment that requires sedation.

[Travelinglady]

All those details could cause depression!

Thanks Lola, they were really good. I'll probably post another one or two tomorrow morning.

[Nicks_Nose]

I liked the warning on a Stihl Chainsaw....WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP CHAINSAW WITH HANDS OR GENITALS!

Or a sticker the pharmacist put on my sleeping pills (Zopiclone) MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS No ***** Sherlock? lol

One more for good measure:

[H3rmit]

I like the one as you drive over a bridge to enter a city that is known for its attitude that it is enlightened and forward thinking. The sign says: "Limited vision ahead." Always gave me a laugh on my way to work over that bridge.

[tokiwartooth]

[tokiwartooth]

Now that's cold!!!

[tokiwartooth]