Table 4.
Number (%) of patients who reported adverse events
| CALM-BP | DASH | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal discomfort | 6 (10.3%) | 5 (9.1%) | 1.000 |
| Diarrhoea | 3 (5.2%) | 1 (1.8%) | 0.619 |
| Constipation | 6 (10.3%) | 1 (1.8%) | 0.114 |
| Headache | 18 (31.0%) | 9 (16.4%) | 0.080 |
| Dizziness | 11 (19.0%) | 5 (9.1%) | 0.179 |
| Weakness | 17 (29.3%) | 5 (9.1%) | 0.009 |
| Rapid pulse | 1 (1.7%) | 2 (3.6%) | 0.612 |
| Increased blood pressure | 3 (5.2%) | 1 (1.8%) | 0.619 |
| Presyncope | 1 (1.7%) | 0 (0%) | 1.000 |
Abbreviations: CALM-BP, Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Measured Blood Pressure; DASH, Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension.
CALM-BP is based on complementary medicine principles.
DASH is according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.