Table 5.
Summary of adverse events.
| Adverse events | Number and severity reported by the CHM group | Number and severity reported by the flunarizine group |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | 11 mild | 12 mild |
| Drowsiness | 5 mild | 7 mild |
| Fatigue | 6 mild | 11 mild |
| Dizziness | 5 mild | 2 mild |
| Insomnia | 3 mild | 3 mild |
| Irregular menstruation | 3 mild | 0 |
| Decrease of platelet | 1 mild | 0 |
| Acne | 1 mild | 0 |
| Extrapyramidal symptoms | 0 | 5 mild |
| Weight gain | 0 | 9 mild |
| Liver dysfunction | 0 | 1 moderate |
| Dry mouth | 0 | 1 mild |
| All adverse events reported in treatment and follow-up phases | 35 mild | 50 mild and 1 moderate |
Note: CHM, Chinese herbal medicine.