Common drawbacks of Thalomid include:
drowsiness,
sleepiness,
dizziness,
constipation,
muscle weakness,
dry skin,
anxiety,
confusion,
tremors or shaking,
bone pain,
sleep problems (insomnia),
nausea, or
loss of appetite.
Thalomid may cause possibly severe nerve damage, which may be permanent. This may occur during treatment or after treatment with Thalomid has stopped.