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Medicines thalidomideQuestion & answer

thalidomide · Medicine question

Why is thalidomide taken at bedtime?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Thalidomide is taken as a single dose at bedtime to reduce the impact of somnolence (sleepiness).

Sources for this answer

Thalidomide 50 mg capsules, hardZentiva · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 2Document updated 7 August 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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