What is Thalomid used for?
Thalomid (thalidomide) is used to treat the debilitating and disfiguring skin inflammation that is sometimes a reaction to erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), an inflammatory complication of leprosy and to prevent and control its return. When there is inflammation of the nerves in addition to skin sores, Thalomid (thalidomide) should not be used as the only drug treatment. Efficacy in HIV disease or damage has not been proven. SPECIAL WARNINGS CONCERNING THALOMID: Thalomid (thalidomide) causes severe birth defects. If even one dose of Thalomid (thalidomide) is taken, it can cause severe birth defects or death to an unborn baby. Major birth defects include babies with no arms and legs, short arms and legs, and missing bones. The greatest risk of severe birth defects is in the first 1-2 months of pregnancy, before a woman may know she is pregnant. You should NEVER use Thalomid (thalidomide) if you could become pregnant, are already pregnant, or could make someone pregnant. Both men and wome
