Table 2. Number of OTC medications patients tried during the previous 6 months (N = 1423).
| Number of OTC medications | Patients who tried OTC medications, n (%) | Patients who tried and stopped OTC medications, | Patients who tried and stopped OTC medications due to insufficient symptom relief, |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| 0 | 429 (30.2) | 798 (56.1) | 997 (70.1) |
| 1 | 483 (33.9) | 306 (21.5) | 236 (16.6) |
| 2 | 238 (16.7) | 139 (9.8) | 103 (7.2) |
| 3 | 148 (10.4) | 96 (6.8) | 57 (4.0) |
| >3 | 125 (8.8) | 84 (5.9) | 30 (2.1) |
Percentages are based on the full survey population (i.e., all patients who responded to the survey, regardless of prior medication use). Abbreviation: OTC = over-the-counter.