Table. Initial Characteristics and Pain Intensity of the Patients 24 Hours After the Operation and the Resulting Side Effects.
| Pregabalin | Placebo | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients' age, Mean ± SD | 41.1 ± 14.1 | 45.4 ± 15.7 | 0.212 |
| Frequency of men, frequancy (%) | 28 (70) | 21 (52.5) | 0.108 |
| Pain intensity at the time of recovery, Mean ± SD | 3.2 ± 1.5 | 5.1 ± 1.5 | < 0.001 |
| Pain intensity 30 min after the operation, Mean ± SD | 3.1 ± 1.6 | 5 ± 1.4 | < 0.001 |
| Pain intensity 2 hours after the operation, Mean ± SD | 2.7 ± 1.4 | 5.4 ± 1.6 | < 0.001 |
| Pain intensity 4 hours after the operation, Mean ± SD | 2.5 ± 1.5 | 5.1 ± 1.7 | < 0.001 |
| Pain intensity 12 hours after the operation, Mean ± SD | 1.02 ± 1 | 3.2 ± 1.6 | < 0.001 |
| Pain intensity 24 hours after the operation, Mean ± SD | 0.6 ± 0.8 | 1.6 ± 1.5 | < 0.001 |
| Nausea, frequency (%) | 5 (12.5) | 17 (47) | 0.003 |
| Vomiting, frequency (%) | 1 (2.5) | 5 (12.5) | 0.09 |