Adverse effects by frequency: Note that teratogenicity is not discussed here as it is not considered a side effect. For information regarding birth defects, see thalidomide.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) Shortness of breath Tremor
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
† Peripheral neuropathy may be irreversible and usually results from chronic (usually a matter of months) exposure to thalidomide.
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