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. 2011 May;34(3):285–296. doi: 10.1179/2045772311Y.0000000008

Table 3.

Side effects during blinded phase

Side effect Active Sham
Number 41 56
Ears pulse, tingle, sting, itch, small electric feeling, ear clips too tight 12 6
Head tingles 0 1
Electric shot in feet, burning in legs, legs tingling 1 1
Spasms, leg spasms 1 2
Burning in buttocks 1 0
Ringing in ears 1 0
Drowsy, sleepy, fell asleep, relaxing 7 4
Dizzy, lightheaded, feeling crooked 3 1
Nausea, stomach rolled 1 2
Shaky 0 1
Heart racing, chest pain 0 2
Headache, slight headache 2 3
Metallic or unusual taste in mouth 1 1
Increased pain 2 1

Note: Counts reflect number of people reporting effect at least once.