This struck me as a bit odd. And then it struck me as funny, albeit in a purely twisted manner. I've been prescribed this medication for off label use because it's been found effective in treating certain types of neurological pain, but the medication's approved indication is depression.
Did no one involved in the decision to label this drug find it self-defeating to encourage depressed patients to stay indoors with their curtains and shades drawn, avoiding sunlight or any aspects of a healthy, normal life that may accompany said sunlight? "Suddenly feel like going outside for a walk? Oh no, not so fast there, Frowny! FDA strongly discourages you from attempting to escape your bleak basement existence. So turn that TV back on and enjoy another few hours of that 'Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest' marathon!"
Good point. I also love the labels on prescriptions for children - medicines that are only given to little kids - that inform them that they shouldn't operate heavy machinery. They need to an -EVER! to that statement, and also a, "and if you've been doing that, please get new parents.
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