2006-11-29 16:15:08 · 6 answers · asked by blaz4eva 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
the negative affects outweigh the positive ones by far. I would suggest phenegran and soda crackers !
2006-11-29 16:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use of Thalidomide during pregnancy was a horrible mistake. Sadly, as noted by another answerer, more testing was needed. Even more sadly, as we have seen with so many drugs lately (Vioxx, Premarin, etc.) this lesson has still not been learned.
The positive side of Thalidomide is that new research is being done to evaluate its efficacy in the treatment of cancer. Thalidomide inhibits angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) which is why it caused birth defects. However, this same characteristic may also make it beneficial in the treatment of some cancers.
2006-11-30 00:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thalidomide was a terrible tragedy
2006-11-30 00:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thalidomide is used in the treatment of several diseases,
however, if used during pregnancy, it can lead to
deformities.
This drug should be monitored and prescribed by a physician
depending upon the condition being treated.
2006-11-30 00:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by miriam8676@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great example of why drugs need to be extensively tested before put into wide-spread use.
2006-11-30 00:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from it...
2006-11-30 00:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by GC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋