Lady Gaga is going through a fierce backlash from followers after sharing a “cringey” promotional video for a migraine drug on social media.
The Bad Romance singer, 37, shared the advert for Pfizer drug Nurtec ODT on Instagram on Tuesday, claiming within the caption that she had handled “migraine pain” since “childhood”.
“Ever since childhood, I’ve dealt with migraine pain. When I tried Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) 75 mg for the first time, I’ll never forget wishing I had found it sooner. That’s why I’m proud to partner with Nurtec ODT,” she wrote alongside a photograph of her performing onstage. “We’re in this together. If you’re ready to speak to a doctor, ask about Nurtec ODT today. #MHAM.”
The common price for 1 field of 8 tablets is $US1087.99 (A$1600.48).
Gaga additionally opened up about her “debilitating” expertise with migraines in an interview printed on Pfizer’s web site.
“I would be in bed for days with tremendous pain in my head, behind my eyes, and all throughout my face,” she defined.
“I couldn’t read or have any lights on, and I needed to be alone in a quiet room for hours that could lead to days until the pain subsided.”
However, the advert didn’t go down so effectively with lots of her greater than 55 million Instagram followers.
“Girl what the hell happened to you that you’re like this and care about money this way and nothing else anymore?” one fan wrote. “Not the person who used to say ‘I f**king hate money’ in 2009.”
Another accused Gaga – actual identify Stefani Germanotta – of benefiting from the US healthcare system.
“Healthcare is a human right, not a commodity to exploit for the sake greed and wealth. I know you are compassionate, intelligent and thoughtful,” the follower identified.
“I hope you will show that through the ways you use your platform and privilege moving forward. This ain’t it.”
Others had been much more scathing: “Your fans are extremely disappointed and ashamed . we miss the old gaga not the money hungry shell of a person you’ve become.”
Khloe Kardashian has beforehand offered movie star endorsement for the product, showing in a number of Nurtec ODT commercials final yr.
Originally printed as Lady Gaga faces backlash from followers over ‘cringey’ promo submit
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
