Thalidomide
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Thalidomide is a sedative drug that was infamously prescribed in the late 1950s and early 1960s to pregnant women for morning sickness. It was later found to cause severe birth defects, leading to its withdrawal from the market and significant changes in drug regulation.
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Theomide was a drug. We were going to prevent women from having um, you know, nausea during first trimester. We didn't know it was going to cause birth defects, but we learned that lesson.
"🎬 How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard
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Thalidomide
sedative
morning sickness drug
birth defects
🤖 Why This Product Was Mentioned
"Thalidomide is cited as a historical example of a drug with good intentions that led to severe unintended consequences, emphasizing the importance of caution and thorough testing in medical innovation."
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