Table 2.
Adverse effects reported by patients treated with indomethacin or prednisolone for the acute goutlike arthritis.⁎
| Adverse Effects | Indomethacin (N=46) | Prednisolone (N=44) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any adverse event, No. (%) | 29 (63) | 12 (27) | .0007 |
| Epigastric pain, of No. (%) | 14 (30) | 0 (0) | <.0001 |
| Other abdominal pain, No. (%) | 3 (7) | 0 (0) | .09 |
| Rash, No. (%) | 1 (2) | 3 (7) | .25 |
| Dizziness, No. (%) | 9 (19) | 2 (5) | .03 |
| Drowsiness, No. (%) | 9 (19) | 7 (16) | .79 |
| Dry mouth, No. (%) | 11 (24) | 9 (20) | .83 |
| Indigestion, No. (%) | 14 (30) | 4 (9) | .02 |
| Nausea, No. (%) | 12 (26) | 3 (9) | .02 |
| Vomiting, No. (%) | 4 (9) | 0 | .05 |
| Diarrhea, No. (%) | 3 (7) | 0 | .09 |
| Serious adverse effects requiring admission, No. (%) | 7 (15) | 0 | .007 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, No. (%) | 5 (11) | 0 | <.05 |
| Shortness of breath, No. (%) | 1 (2) | 0 | .98 |
| Chest pain, No. (%) | 1 (2) | 0 | .98 |
⁎
Percentages may not sum to 100, because of rounding.