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Thalidomide [Thalomid]

Common Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

  • Constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • nausea
  • stomach pain
Less common

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

  • Dryness of mouth
  • dry skin
  • headache
  • increased appetite
  • mood changes
  • swelling in the legs

Notify Doctor Immediately

More common
  • muscle weakness
  • tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
Rare
  • blood in urine
  • decreased urination
  • fever, alone or with chills and sore throat
  • irregular heartbeat;
  • low blood pressure
  • skin rash

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. This information is meant only as a guideline - always consult a physician or pharmacist for complete information about prescription medications.

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