These are not all the possible side effects of EMBEDA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Mental retardation is a relative term. Its meaning depends on what society demands of the individual in learning, skills, and social responsibility. Many people who are considered developmentally challenged in the complex modern world would get along normally in a simpler society.
The average person is considered to have an IQ of between 90 and 110, and those who score below 70 are considered mentally retarded. In the past, the different groupings were classified in terms such as feebleminded, idiot, imbecile, and moron.