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Introduction of Thalidomide

Thalidomide was first marketed in Europe in the late 1950's. It was used as a sleeping pill and to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. At that time no one knew thalidomide caused birth defects.

Thalidomide is not approved for general sale in the United States. However, the Food and Drug Administration allows it to be used in studies. These are studies of certain severe or life threatening diseases where there may be no other treatment.

The purpose of this study is to attempt to treat your condition and to gather information about the safety and the potential benefit of thalidomide.

Precaution of Taking Thalidomide

• You must not take thalidomide if you are pregnant.

• You must have a blood or urine pregnancy test before starting treatment. Results of this test must show that you are not pregnant. The tests should be done and interpreted by your doctor. These tests must be repeated every month while you are taking thalidomide and four weeks after your last dose of thalidomide. More frequent pregnancy tests may be needed if you have an irregular menstrual period, vaginal bleeding, or if you miss a period.

• You must abstain from sexual intercourse or use two highly effective birth control methods at the same time for at least one month before receiving thalidomide. You must continue these methods until one month after the last dose of thalidomide. Ask your doctor about birth control methods.

Side effects of Thalidomide

If you develop a skin rash with or without a fever, fast heart beat, or low blood pressure, immediately stop taking thalidomide and contact your doctor.

Any side effect should be reported to your doctor. The following list contains additional side effects that may occur while you are taking thalidomide:

• mood changes

• dry mouth

• headache

• nausea

• constipation

• increased appetite

• puffiness of the face and limbs

• dry skin

• itching

• irregular menstrual period

• low white blood cell count

• thyroid problems

• blood sugar that is too high or low

• slow heart beat

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