Table 5. Frequency of Side Events in the Study Groupsa.
| Variable | Probiotic Group (N = 30) | Control Group (N = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea (week 1) | 5 (16.7) | 4 (13.3) |
| Nausea (week 2) | 6 (20.0) | 4 (13.3) |
| Nausea (week 3) | 2 (6.6) | 4 (13.3) |
| Nausea (week 4) | 5 (16.6) | 5 (16.6) |
| Bloating (week 1) | 12 (40.1) | 1 (3.3) |
| Bloating (week 2) | 9 (30.0) | 3 (10.0) |
| Bloating (week 3) | 6 (20.1) | 4 (13.3) |
| Bloating (week 4) | 4 (13.3) | 2 (6.7) |
| Diarrhea (week 1) | 3 (10.0) | 5 (16.7) |
| Diarrhea (week 2) | 4 (13.3) | 1 (3.3) |
| Diarrhea (week 3) | 4 (13.4) | 1 (3.3) |
| Diarrhea (week 4) | 4 (13.4) | 7 (23.3) |
aValues are expressed as No. (%).