Table 3.
Mean of the severity of side effects (1 = no side effect, 5 = severe side effect) and total of patients who suffered the maximum score for each side effect
| Side effect | Mean score of side effect during SC | Mean score of side effect after SC | Overall maximum score (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headache | 1.34 | 1.25 | 4 (2) |
| Dizziness | 1.31 | 1.41 | 3 (3) |
| Nausea | 1.20 | 1.36 | 3 (2) |
| Vomiting | 1 | 1.05 | 3 (1) |
| Problems with circulation | 1.31 | 1.44 | 3 (3) |
| Tiredness | 1.82 | 2.10 | 4 (3) |
| Numbness | 1.11 | 1.18 | 3 (1) |
| Painful eyes | 1.16 | 1.16 | 3 (2) |
| Coldness | 2.07 | − | 4 (4) |
| Coldness on head | 1.89 | − | 4 (5) |
| Contact pain | 1.48 | − | 4 (1) |
| Hot flush | − | 1.59 | 4 (2) |
| Sinusitis | − | 1.18 | 2 (11) |
| Common cold | − | 1.16 | 4 (1) |