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. 2019 May 7;27(6):350–354. doi: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2018-001806

Table 5.

Adverse reactions to treatment and subsequent dosage adjustment

Adverse effects N (%) Dosage reduction Discontinuation
Musculoskeletal 2 (6%) 0 0
 Myalgia 1 (3%) 0 0
 Arthralgia 1 (3%) 0 0
General 2 (6%) 0 0
 Tiredness 1 (3%) 0 0
 Fatigue 1 (3%) 0 0
Gastrointestinal 19 (61%) 4 (13%) 7 (23%)
 Non-specific gastrointestinal disturbances 6 (19%) 0 1 (3%)
 Dyspepsia 1 (3%) 0 0
 Aerophagy 1 (3%) 0 0
 Abdominal pain 6 (19%) 2 (6%) 3 (10%)
 Nausea 9 (29%) 2 (6%) 6 (19%)
 Vomiting 3 (10%) 0 3 (10%)
 Diarrhoea 4 (13%) 3 (10%) 1 (3%)
 Constipation 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0
 Heartburn 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0
Cutaneous 5 (16%) 0 2 (6%)
 Phototoxicity 3 (10%) 0 1 (3%)
 Exanthema 1 (3%) 0 1 (3%)
 Pruritus 1 (3%) 0 0
Psychiatric 2 (6%) 0 0
 Insomnia 1 (3%) 0 0
 Moodiness 1 (3%) 0 0
Central nervous system 2 (6%) 1 (3%) 0
 Headache 1 (3%) 0 0
 Dizziness 1 (3%) 1 (3%) 0