TABLE 4.

Comparison of adverse effects between control and pentoxifylline groups.

Parameter	Control group (n = 42)	Pentoxifylline group (n = 46)	P-value
Nausea	6 (14.3)	14 (30.4)	0.07 a
Vomiting	3 (7.1)	6 (13.0)	0.36 a
Bloating	1 (2.4)	3 (6.5)	0.35 a
Abdominal discomfort	2 (4.8)	3 (6.5)	0.72 a
Dizziness	16 (38.1)	10 (21.7)	0.09 a
Headache	17 (40.5)	11 (23.9)	0.10 a
Constipation	1 (2.4)	0 (0)	0.29 a

^a Pearson Chi square.

Results are described as n (%).