It was never approved by the FDA and women went out of the country to get it. Then nine months later these women gave birth to children with serious deformities
2006-07-05 19:56:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I think you're talking about thalidomide, which caused babies born with flippers for hands.
2006-07-05 20:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Thalidomide. I believe that is what you are talking about. It caused severe disibilities in unborn children. It was discontinued around te early to middle 60's I believe. It was being used for awhile as a something in realtion to AIDS. Sorry thats all I can remember at this point.
2006-07-05 20:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by mr_gimpy69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thalidymide.
Or Grapefruit Absolut.
2006-07-05 20:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by televisionmademewhatiam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thalidomide, which is also known as Thalomid, is a drug used to fight ... it was given to pregnant women to provide them with relief from morning sickness.
http://www.answers.com/topic/thalidomide
2006-07-05 20:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by burbelicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marihuana use by pregnant women and effects on offspring
2006-07-05 20:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Krishna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooh ooh, I know this! Wait...brb. It's thalidomide.
2006-07-05 20:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋