Table 2.

Harmonization of results from concept-elicitation phase

Reported by three perspectives	Reported by two perspectives	Reported by patients only	Reported by experts only	Reported by literature only
Muscle cramps Muscle weakness Muscle ache Muscle pain Headache Nausea Tiredness Joint pain or joint stiffnessa	Muscle spasmb Body achec Indigestion Forgetfulness Diarrhea Runny nosed	Jitteriness Lightheaded Swelling	Constipation Gas	Diminished muscle coordination Tendon pain/tendonitis Alopecia Blisters

^aDescribed as joint pain by patients and in the literature. Expert-reported ‘muscle pain’ around the joints

^bDescribed similarly by patients as muscle cramps; however, patients who reported this symptom indicated the two were distinct based on duration

^cPatient-reported ‘body ache’. Expert-reported ‘muscle ache’ sometimes described by patients as ‘body ache’

^dPatient-reported ‘runny nose’. Sinusitis reported as a side effect or adverse event in the product label for ezetimibe