Thalidomide and Appetite disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appetite disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Thalidomide (thalidomide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Dexamethasone, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appetite disorder when taking Thalidomide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,470 people who have side effects when taking Thalidomide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Thalidomide?

Thalidomide has active ingredients of thalidomide. eHealthMe is studying from 16,473 Thalidomide users. Check the latest studies of Thalidomide.

What is Appetite disorder?

Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits) is found to be associated with 716 drugs and 708 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appetite disorder.

On Jul, 25, 2026

16,470 people reported to have side effects when taking Thalidomide.
Among them, 25 people (0.15%) have Appetite disorder.

Could Thalidomide cause Appetite disorder?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Thalidomide when they have Appetite disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Appetite disorder when taking Thalidomide? *

female: 48 %
male: 52 %

What is the age of people who have Appetite disorder when taking Thalidomide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Thalidomide? *

Dexamethasone: 11 people, 44.00%
Revlimid: 8 people, 32.00%
Melphalan: 8 people, 32.00%
Zometa: 7 people, 28.00%
Envarsus Xr: 7 people, 28.00%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 7 people, 28.00%
Lenalidomide: 7 people, 28.00%
Melphalan Hydrochloride: 7 people, 28.00%
Aceon: 7 people, 28.00%
Vytorin: 7 people, 28.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Appetite disorder? *

Pneumonia: 22 people, 88.00%
Weakness: 18 people, 72.00%
Rashes (redness): 17 people, 68.00%
Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 60.00%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 56.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 52.00%
Pain: 12 people, 48.00%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 11 people, 44.00%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 40.00%
Infection: 10 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 76.00%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 10 people, 40.00%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 10 people, 40.00%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 7 people, 28.00%
Primary Amyloidosis (disease that occurs when substances called amyloid proteins build up in your organs): 3 people, 12.00%
Fever: 1 person, 4.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 1 person, 4.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 4.00%
Back Pain: 1 person, 4.00%
Bone Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on thalidomide (the active ingredients of Thalidomide) and Thalidomide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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