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Comparison of adverse events between the three-pulse high-dose dexamethasone and traditional prednisone regimen groups
| PDN (n=36), n (%) | HD-DXM (n=36), n (%) | P† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 5 (13.9) | 3 (8.3) | 0.710 |
| Hyperglycemia | 2 (5.6) | 1 (2.8) | 0.555 |
| Insomnia | 0 | 4 (11.1) | 0.115 |
| Mood disorders | 0 | 2 (5.6) | 0.493 |
| Weight gain | 1 (2.8) | 0 | 0.314 |
| Cushingoid appearance | 3 (8.3) | 0 | 0.239 |
†Significance level of Chi-square test. PDN=Prednisone; HD-DXM=High-dose dexamethasone
