Table 2.
Frequency and Severity of Side Effects Reported Throughout the 8 Week Trial
| Side effect | Severity | No. of participants |
|---|---|---|
| Initial insomnia | mild | 3 |
| Shakiness | 0 | |
| Tongue movements | 0 | |
| Muscles stiff or “stuck” | 0 | |
| Eyes “stuck” | 0 | |
| Headache | 0 | |
| Dizziness | 0 | |
| Constipation | 0 | |
| Diarrhea | 0 | |
| Dyspepsia | 0 | |
| Nausea | mild | 4 |
| Vomiting | mild | 1 |
| Anxiety | 0 | |
| Excessive saliva | 0 | |
| Excessive appetite | 0 | |
| Dry mouth | 0 | |
| Blurred vision | 0 | |
| Nocturnal enuresis | mild | 1 |
| Rhinitis | 0 | |
| Menstrual problems | 0 | |
| Coughing | 0 | |
| Tachycardia | 0 | |
| Seizures | 0 | |
| Skin rash | 0 | |
| Tinnitus | 0 | |
| Weight gain | 0 |
One instance of initial insomnia was believed to be related to the spring transition to Daylight Savings Time per parent report. The report of vomiting occurred when taking the supplement without food and resolved when taking the supplement on a full stomach. Per parent report, the incident of nocturnal enuresis was believed to be unrelated to supplementation.