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Rates and cause of discontinuation
| Female (n = 758) | Male (n = 257) | Total (n = 1015) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discontinuation, n | |||
| Yes | 466 | 154 | 620 |
| No | 292 | 103 | 395 |
| Reason, n (%) | |||
| Adverse effects | 243 (52.1) | 76 (49.4) | 319 (51.5) |
| Felt it wasn’t needed | 59 (12.7) | 13 (8.4) | 72 (11.6) |
| Patient-perceived ineffectiveness | 87 (18.7) | 43 (27.9) | 130 (21.0) |
| Other | 16 (3.4) | 4 (2.6) | 20 (3.2) |
| Unknown | 61 (13.1) | 18 (11.7) | 79 (12.7) |
