Table 4.
Adverse events (group symptom score).
| Split-dose PEG | Single-dose PEG | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 0.49 | 0.59 | NS |
| Vomiting | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.013 |
| Abdominal pain | 0.30 | 0.59 | 0.001 |
| Bloating | 0.68 | 1.03 | 0.004 |
| Chest pain | 0.02 | 0.06 | NS |
| Dizziness | 0.25 | 0.25 | NS |
| Shortness of breath | 0.04 | 0.03 | NS |
| Ankle swelling | 0.01 | 0.01 | NS |
| Total | 2.01 | 2.60 | 0.051 |
Proportion of patients self-reporting bowel preparation related adverse symptoms or signs. There were no discontinuations due to adverse events. NS: not significant; PEG: polyethylene glycol.