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Table 3 Side effects

From: Evaluating lubiprostone for effective bowel preparation before colonoscopy

 

Control (n=50)

Intervention (n=50)

p

Experiencing side effects

39 (78%)

11 (22%)

< 0.0001

Side effects

No

11 (22%)

39 (78%)

< 0.0001

Abdominal pain

11 (22%)

1 (2%)

Vomiting

9 (18%)

8 (16%)

Abdominal pain and vomiting

17 (34%)

1 (2%)

Abdominal pain and headache

1 (2%)

0

Abdominal pain, vomiting and headache

0

1 (2%)