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. 2010 Jan;4(1):47–51.

Table (5). Patients experience with the drug.

Studied parameter Total N (%) Male N (%) Female N (%) P
Are you using this drug? 341 (100) 142 (42) 198 (58)
  YES 71 (21.1) 29 (40.8) 42 (59.2) 0.87
  No 265 (78.9) 105 (40) 159 (60)
Did you have side effects that interfere with daily activity
  YES 167 (63.7) 81 (49) 86 (61) 0.01
  NO 95 (36.3) 31 (33) 64 (67)
What is the most bothering side effect
  Dryness of face and lips 107 (64.1) 42 (39.3) 65 (60.8)
  Xerosis 26 (15.6) 9 (34.6) 17 (65.4) 0.25
  Constipation 20 (12) 12 (60) 8 (40)
  Joint pain 14 (8.4) 5 (35.7) 9 (64.3)
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Includes only those participants who answered yes to above question (N=167)