Table 5.
Groups of medication and corresponding number/percentage of patients taking these
| Type of medication | No. of patients | Percentage | Average duration of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins/food supplement | 25 | 46 | 1 week to >12 months |
| Antidepressant | 22 | 42 | 2 weeks to >9 months |
| Analgesics/NSAID | 34 | 60 | 2 months to 6 months |
| Antibiotic | 13 | 22 | 5 days to 6 months |
| Anti-epileptic/anti-spasticity/muscle relaxant | 26 | 48 | 2 weeks to 6 months |
| Steroid | 5 | 10 | 1 week to >1 month |
| Antiemetic | 4 | 8 | – |
| Othersa (anti migraine, anti-psychosis) | 3 | 2–4 | – |
The average duration of treatment is also shown
aAntipsychoticum, cardiac medication, antimigraine, antiviral, saliva replacement, antihistaminicum