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Total Thalomid reports: 868.Thalomid FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 265 Reported hospitalizations: 405.
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Reported Thalomid Side Effects: disease progression, blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased, neuropathy peripheral, multiple myeloma, malignant neoplasm progression, constipation, fatigue, asthenia, renal failure acute, renal failure chronic, cardiac disorder.
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Thalomid Side Effects Report #5228840-XPhysician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 23, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood immunoglobulin a increased, decubitus ulcer, staphylococcal infection. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCONTIN, PROTONIX, PROCARDIA, PROCRIT, XANAX, NIFEREX. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5228841-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess, constipation, diverticulitis. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5228848-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with amyloidosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 12/01/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5228870-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone lesion. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5228887-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, brain mass, constipation, dysarthria. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5231434-3
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, atrial fibrillation, blood urea increased, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, fatigue, gait disturbance, haemoglobin decreased. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, BALDEX, PROCRIT, DILTIAZEM, PRAVACHOL, PRILOSEC, TOPROL, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5231458-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with lymphoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, hypoaesthesia. THALOMID dosage: 100 + 200 -100 + 50 - 300 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL - SEE IMAGE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5231461-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, multiple myeloma, spinal cord compression. THALOMID dosage: 150 - 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5231464-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, headache, paralysis. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5232045-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood albumin decreased, fluid retention, nausea. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, Q HS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON, ARANESP, COLACE, CARDURA, LEXAPRO, FOLIC ACID, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5232049-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 100MG-200MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL; 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5232833-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with adrenal carcinoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood pressure decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, no therapeutic response, oral intake reduced. THALOMID dosage: 100MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with XELODA, ARIXTRA, CLARINEX, FLOMAX, NADOLOL, NORVASC, PROTON PUMP INDICATOR, ZOFRAN. Patient died on 01/28/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236408-4
Physician from CANADA reported THALOMID problem on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with amyloidosis, multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anorexia, fatigue, fluid overload, fluid retention, paraesthesia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, LASIX, EPREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236550-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastritis, hiatus hernia, oesophagitis, pancreatitis. THALOMID dosage: 50-200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL; 400 MG, 8 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236551-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased, pregnancy test urine positive. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236552-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL; 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BISPHOSPHANATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236553-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoptysis, herpes zoster, pain, pneumonia. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236554-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, haemoglobin decreased, monoclonal immunoglobulin present, neuropathy, osteonecrosis. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL; 100-200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PAMIDRONATE DI, NORVASC, COLCHICINE, ACTOS, LIPITOR, ATENOLOL, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236555-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 174.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, osteonecrosis, paraesthesia, stomatitis, white blood cell count decreased. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL; 200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMETA, AREDIA, DIAZIDE, QUININE SULPHATE, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5236707-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5237054-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint arthroplasty. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5239718-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute, unevaluable event. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5239719-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, renal failure. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5239724-5
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: desmoplastic small round cell tumour, disease progression, neoplasm malignant, respiratory failure. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient died on 05/28/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5239725-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fistula, osteonecrosis. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5239726-9
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis, cardiac valve disease, disease progression, infection. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242067-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm of uterine adnexa and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: collapse of lung. THALOMID dosage: 300 MG, 6 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242523-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, renal failure. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242632-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood calcium decreased, diverticulitis. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242664-9
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Feb 07, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin positive, deep vein thrombosis, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. THALOMID dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242865-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, prostate cancer metastatic. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242866-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with cytogenetic analysis abnormal, multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, syncope. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, Q HS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PROCRIT, ASPIRIN, LASIX, PLENDIL, FLOMAX, LISINORPIL, BICARBONATE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242868-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 02, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, hypoaesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, oedema peripheral, pneumonia, pruritus, pulmonary oedema, weight decreased. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TIKOSYN, DIGOXIN, LOTREL, ZOMETA, LASIX, POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242869-7
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, confusional state, dyspnoea, fall, hypoaesthesia, lumbar spinal stenosis, malignant neoplasm progression, meningeal neoplasm, mental status changes. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, RADIATIO, VINCRISTINE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/23/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242891-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myeloid leukaemia, disease progression. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5242906-X
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 173.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. THALOMID dosage: 150 MG, 3 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DOXIL, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5243063-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with endometriosis and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis, nausea, vomiting. THALOMID dosage: 150MG P.O. QD. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LESSINA, TRAZODONE, PEPTO BISMOL, ALBUTEROL, TYLENOL, ERRIN, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5245884-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, ventricular tachycardia. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5245885-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, cardiac disorder, heart rate decreased. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5245886-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood immunoglobulin a decreased, blood immunoglobulin g increased, blood immunoglobulin m decreased, disease progression, gastric disorder, mass, protein total increased, weight increased. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5247142-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, ventricular tachycardia. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL, 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/24/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5247152-1
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, lower limb fracture. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251957-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 16, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood human chorionic gonadotropin increased. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251959-4
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure chronic. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251960-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract operation. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251961-2
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, overdose, peptic ulcer haemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, renal failure. THALOMID dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251979-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, malignant neoplasm progression, prostate cancer. THALOMID dosage: 300 MG, 6 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251980-6
THALOMID problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neoplasm malignant. THALOMID dosage: 100 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient died on 02/18/2007.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5251981-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALOMID problem on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was treated with THALOMID. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, spinal fracture. THALOMID dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL, 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalomid Side Effects Report #5252116-8
THALOMID problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and was treated with THALOMID. THALOMID dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D; ORAL. Patient died.
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Drug Information: Thalidomide
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(tha li' doe mide)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking thalidomide, stop taking thalidomide and call your doctor immediately. Thalidomide can kill the fetus or cause severe birth defects.Before starting treatment, women of childbearing age should have a pregnancy test. Your doctor will not give you a prescription for thalidomide until a negative pregnancy test has been obtained. Your doctor will order pregnancy tests often during your treatment; it is important that you keep these appointments. Women of childbearing age who are taking thalidomide should not have sexual intercourse or should use two forms of birth control for at least 1 month before beginning thalidomide therapy, during thalidomide therapy, and for 1 month after stopping thalidomide therapy. If your period is irregular, late, or you miss a period during treatment with thalidomide, call your doctor immediately.If you are a sexually active male, you will need to use barrier contraception, such as condoms, while taking thalidomide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Thalidomide is used to treat and prevent skin conditions caused by erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Thalidomide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Thalidomide is usually taken once a day at bedtime, but at least 1 hour after the evening meal. Take thalidomide with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take thalidomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Thalidomide is also used sometimes to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, primary brain malignancies, chronic graft versus host disease, Behcet's disease, aphthous ulcers, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking thalidomide,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to thalidomide or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including amprenavir (Agenerase), barbiturates, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol), chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin, others), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), phenytoin (Dilantin), reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, others), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), and vitamins. If you are using oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy while taking thalidomide, you should be aware of medications that may affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Ask your pharmacist for more information.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or neutropenia.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how thalidomide will affect you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and sun lamps and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Thalidomide may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- be aware that you should not give blood or donate sperm during treatment with thalidomide.
- thalidomide may cause dizziness and decreases in blood pressure that could result in falls. After lying down, you should sit upright for a few minutes before standing up.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Thalidomide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- slow heartbeats
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- numbness, tingling, pain, or a burning sensation in the hands or feet
- fever
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order laboratory tests to monitor your response to thalidomide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Tell your doctor if your skin condition gets worse or does not go away.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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