Would you take a drug that would relieve you of pregnancy sickness, even if it meant your baby would have birth defects? I definitely would not! This happened when mothers took Thalidomide. Thalidomide is a sedative drug that was prescribed to pregnant women to help cure their morning sickness. It wasn’t until years later that they realized Thalidomide’s harmful effects. This essay will discuss the effects of Thalidomide, its history, and the effect on society and culture in the 1950’s.
There are significant negative effects from Thalidomide usage. Because of it’s narcotic action, it may interact with other sedatives. As of 2013, 18 overdose cases have been reported and there is no specific antidote for treatment. Thalidomide can cause serious
There are significant negative effects from Thalidomide usage. Because of it’s narcotic action, it may interact with other sedatives. As of 2013, 18 overdose cases have been reported and there is no specific antidote for treatment. Thalidomide can cause serious