Table 5.
Thalidomide | Dapsone | Colchicine | Pentoxifylline | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assignments | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
Period of administration (mean) | 3 to 6 months (4.8 months) | 1 to 6 months (4.2 months) | 2 to 6 months (4.8 months) | 1 to 6 months (3.0 months) |
Severe side effects | 0 | 3 (33.3%) | 0 | 0 |
Moderate side effects | 0 | 3 (33.3%) | 0 | 1 (83.3%) |
Mild side effects | 1 (12.5%) | 0 | 3 (30%) | 0 |
No side effects | 7 (87.5%) | 3 (33.3%) | 7 (70%) | 4 (16.7%) |