What methods of birth control should men and women use?
• Birth control pills • Implantable hormone capsules • Injectable contraception • Intrauterine device (IUD) • Plus one additional effective method: • Condoms • Cervical cap • Diaphragm Men: You must use a latex condom every time you have heterosexual sexual intercourse while taking Thalomid (thalidomide), even if you have had a vasectomy because it is not known if Thalomid (thalidomide) is present in semen or sperm. 8. How long must I use birth control? Women: You must use two methods of birth control beginning 4 weeks before starting treatment with Thalomid (thalidomide) and continuing for 4 weeks after stopping Thalomid (thalidomide). Men: You must use a latex condom every time you have heterosexual sexual intercourse while you are taking Thalomid (thalidomide) and for 4 weeks after you take the last dose. 9. Can I breast-feed while taking Thalomid (thalidomide)? NO. You must not breast-feed a baby while taking Thalomid (thalidomide) because of possible side effects to the infant. 10
