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Side effects experienced by participants
| Side effects | No (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intravenous oxytocin (n=517) | Intramuscular oxytocin (n=518) | |
| Nausea | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.2) |
| Vomiting | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Headache | 3 (0.6) | 4 (0.8) |
| Shivering | 2 (0.4) | 5 (1.0) |
| Tachycardia | 10 (1.9) | 14 (2.7) |
| Hypotension | 12 (2.3) | 15 (2.9) |
Some women reported more than one side effect therefore total number of women affected by side effects in table 3 is less than total number of side effects reported.
