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Side Effects of Treatment Among Placebo and Active NAC Groups
| PAERS item | NAC | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Irritability (1) | 0 | 0 |
| Sadness or depressive mood (3) | 0 | 1 (7%) |
| Fatigue (12) | 0 | 0 |
| Imnsonia (14) | 0 | 0 |
| Decreased appetite (18) | 0 | 0 |
| Chest pain (35) | 0 | 0 |
| Syncope (38) | 0 | 0 |
| Stomach ache (39) | 0 | 2 (14%) |
| Nausea (40) | 0 | 3 (21%) |
| Vomiting (41) | 0 | 0 |
| Headache (43) | 1 (6%) | 1 (7%) |
NAC, active N-acetylcysteine treatment; PAERS, Pediatric Adverse Events Rating Scale.
