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| Placebo | Naltrexone | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal upset | 16 | 76 |
| Headache | 8 | 24 |
| Jittery/restless | 9 | 23 |
| Fatigue | 25 | 30 |
| Muscle ache | 9 | 4 |
| Lightheaded/dizzy | 2 | 7 |
| Increased urination | 10 | 0 |
| Increased heart Rate | 2 | 7 |
Frequency of each symptom was reported over the 16 days of daily medication administration (symptoms occurring >6 times are portrayed). In the naltrexone group, 83% of participants reported at least one side effect as compared with 57% of the placebo group (χ12=3.80, p=0.051).
