Table 2.
Adverse events reported during the study
Events | GC + IM group (n = 41) | GC + IM + HCQ group (n = 31) |
---|---|---|
n (%) | ||
Number of events | ||
0 | 27 (66) | 26 (84) |
1 | 13 (32) | 4 (13) |
≥2 | 1 (2) | 1 (3) |
Upper respiratory infection | 1 (2) | 0 |
Pneumonia | 2 (5) | 0 |
Urinary tract infection | 3 (7) | 1 (3) |
Lymphopenia | 2 (5) | 0 |
Glucose intolerance | 1 (2) | 0 |
Hepatic enzymes increased | 2 (5) | 2 (6) |
Thrombocytopenia | 1 (2) | 0 |
Rash | 1 (2) | 2 (6) |
Nausea | 1 (2) | 0 |
Fecal occult blood | 1 (2) | 1 (3) |
Visual field defect | 0 | 1 (3) |
GC, glucocorticoid; HCQ, hydroxychloroquine; IM, immunosuppressant.