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) |
Includes only those participants who answered yes to above question (N=167)