Thalidomide Capsule Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Disorder Of The Peripheral Nerves That Enable Movement Called Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
• Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• Anxious Feelings
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Skin
• Fever
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Low Energy
• Muscle Tremors
• Muscle Weakness
• Nausea
• Visible Water Retention
• Weight Gain
• Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• An Infection
• High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Thrush

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Agitation
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dry Mouth
• Increased Hunger
• Joint Pain
• Mood Changes
• Muscle Pain
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Clot In An Artery
• A Clot In The Lung
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
• A Heart Attack
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• A Significant Drop In Blood Pressure Due To Bacterial Infection
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Stroke
• A Transient Ischemic Attack, A Type Of Stroke That Lasts Only A Few Minutes
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• An Unusual Viral Infection Called Cytomegalovirus Infection
• Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Blockage Of A Bile Duct
• Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
• Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
• Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
• Fainting
• Hearing Loss
• Kidney Failure
• Low Blood Pressure
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
• Seizures
• Shingles
• Sick Sinus Syndrome
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Slow Heartbeat
• Suicidal Behavior
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Long Period Of Feeling Drowsy Or Sleepy
• A Nail Disorder
• Absence Of Menstrual Periods
• Blurred Vision
• Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
• Canker Sores
• Decreased Urine Production
• Depression
• Double Vision
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Hives
• Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
• Leg Cramps
• Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
• Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
• Pink Eye
• Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
• Taste Impairment