BEASTLY TALES

SIDE EFFECTS

“I’m prescribing this drug, a benzodiazepine,”
“No flies on this, but you can see where they’ve been!”
“In a manner of speaking, that is to say,”
“Tell me, your Doctor, if side effects get in the way.”
“Do not be alarmed by the following list.”
“You may not get any of them, if you get my gist!”

“Clumsiness, lack of coordination,”
“Daytime drowsiness, seated in a station,”
“Vomiting, nausea, lightheartedness too,”
“Leg cramps, weakness, blurred vision in the loo.”
“Vivid dreams, depression or feeling faint,”
“Tingling or numbness, it ain’t what it ain’t!”
“Disorientation, confusion, as well,”
“Change in libido, feeling like hell!”
“Jaundice, dark coloured urine,”
“Irregular or pounding heart beats, what a mess you’re in!”

“Hallucinations, difficulty breathing,”
“A feeling your worldly possessions you should be bequeathing.”
“Swelling of the face, lips or tongue,”
“Difficulty swallowing or breathing, though young!”
“In fact, tell your doctor, if you are feeling unwell!”
“Particularly if you, like a dead’un, smell.”
“You may require some medical intervention”
“Oh, and did we fail to fully mention,”
“If you do require such a doctor’s visit.”
“And you urgently require Doctors advice exquisite.”
“Don’t forget it’ll take three weeks to get an appointment.”
“Best to book early, avoid disappointment.”