Table 2.
Adverse events during the 12 weeks of the treatment with either placebo or Vernonia cinerea (VC).
| Symptoms | Placebo group n = 57 | VC group n = 54 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numb tongue | 14 (24.56) | 20 (37.04) | 0.216 |
| Stomachache | 3 (5.26) | 2 (3.70) | 1.000 |
| Drowsiness | 4 (7.02) | 1 (1.85) | 0.364 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 7 (12.28) | 4 (7.41) | 0.529 |
| Dizziness | 3 (5.26) | 3 (5.56) | 1.000 |
| Giddiness | 2 (3.51) | 2 (3.70) | 1.000 |
| Dry mouth | 7 (12.28) | 2 (3.70) | 0.163 |
| Not wanting to smoke | 8 (14.04) | 8 (14.81) | 1.000 |
| Feeling offended by the smell of smoke | 9 (15.79) | 5 (9.26) | 0.395 |
Note. Data presented as number (percentage).