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Thalidomide

Thalidomide

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Fatigue
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry or cracking skin
Confusion
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Weight gain
Joint pains
Scaling skin
Tremor
Nausea
Sleepiness
Muscle pain
Muscle weakness
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Loss of appetite
Rash
Red scaling rash
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

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Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure on standing

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