What is Thalidomide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ThalidomideBrand:
Thalidomide is an immunosuppressant agent that may be used for the treatment of multiple myeloma. It is often used in combination with other agents, but it may also be used alone as a maintenance or salvage treatment.
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How do members experience Thalidomide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 62 | 1 | |
| Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus | 7 | 0 | |
| Behcet's disease | 6 | 0 | |
| Prurigo nodularis | 2 | 2 | |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | |
| Nephronophthisis | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 1 |
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What are people saying about Thalidomide?
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members have reported taking Thalidomide
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