Thalidomide and Lymphocyte count decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphocyte count decreased 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 < 1 month also take Bortezomib, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphocyte count decreased 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 Lymphocyte count decreased?

Lymphocyte count decreased is found to be associated with 1,203 drugs and 1,337 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphocyte count decreased.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

16,470 people reported to have side effects when taking Thalidomide.
Among them, 17 people (0.1%) have Lymphocyte count decreased.

Could Thalidomide cause Lymphocyte count decreased?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Thalidomide when they have Lymphocyte count decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Lymphocyte count decreased when taking Thalidomide? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphocyte count decreased when taking Thalidomide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Thalidomide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphocyte count decreased? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 9 people, 52.94%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 7 people, 41.18%
Neutrophil Count Decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 6 people, 35.29%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 29.41%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 17.65%
Blood Urea Increased: 3 people, 17.65%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 17.65%
Infusion Related Reaction: 3 people, 17.65%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 3 people, 17.65%
Red Cell Distribution Width Increased: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 70.59%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 11.76%
Hepatic Echinococciasis (echinococcus multilocularis infection of liver): 1 person, 5.88%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 5.88%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 5.88%
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia (cancers of the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow): 1 person, 5.88%
Cough: 1 person, 5.88%
Dizziness: 1 person, 5.88%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 5.88%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 5.88%

* 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?

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