Table 6.
Severity and types of side effects experienced by participants.
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severity of side effects | ||
| Mild | 160 | 73.4 |
| Moderate | 58 | 26.6 |
| Types of side effects experienced | ||
| Sedation and other CNS effects | 44 | 5.4 |
| Cardiovascular | 97 | 11.9 |
| Extrapyramidal | 55 | 6.7 |
| Anticholinergic | 114 | 13.9 |
| Gastrointestinal | 141 | 17.2 |
| Genitourinary | 213 | 26.0 |
| Frequent thirst with frequent urination | 78 | 9.5 |
| Weight gain | 76 | 9.3 |
CNS: Central Nervous System. There are multiple responses to the types of side effects experienced.