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. 2021 Apr 16;31(3):164–178. doi: 10.1089/cap.2020.0104

Table 3.

Summary of Incidence of Drug-Related Adverse Events (Safety Population)

Adverse events ORADUR®-MPH
(N = 110)
Placebo
(N = 101)
Fisher's exact
Event Participant (%) Event Participant (%) p-Value
Decreased appetite 81 53 (48.2) 1 1 (1.0) <0.0001
Gastrointestinal symptoms 38 22 (20.0) 3 1 (1.0) <0.0001
 Nausea 20 15 (13.6) 0 0 (0.0) <0.0001
 Vomiting 4 4 (3.6) 0 0 (0.0) 0.1228
 Stomachache 7 5 (4.5) 1 1 (1.0) 0.2146
 Abdominal discomfort 3 2 (1.8) 0 0 (0.0) 0.4985
 Abdominal pain 2 2 (1.8) 0 0 (0.0) 0.4985
 Diarrhea 2 2 (1.8) 2 1 (1.0) 1.0000
Neurological symptoms          
 Dizziness 13 7 (6.4) 0 0 (0.0) 0.0147
 Headache 12 9 (8.2) 1 1 (1.0) 0.0197
Palpitations/tachycardia 5 5 (4.5) 0 0 (0.0) 0.0607
Psychiatric conditions
 Sleep problems 34 22 (20.0) 0 0 (0.0) <0.0001
Agitation 4 4 (3.6) 0 0 (0.0) 0.1228
 Moody 2 2 (1.8) 0 0 (0.0) 0.4985
 Irritability 3 3 (2.7) 0 0 (0.0) 0.2478
 Tics 2 2 (1.8) 0 0 (0.0) 0.4985
Decreased weight 4 4 (3.6) 0 0 0.00 0.1228
Other general symptoms
 Chest discomfort/pain 3 3 (2.7) 0 0 (0.0) 0.2478
 Dyspnea 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.0) 1.0000
 Fatigue 2 2 (1.8) 0 0 (0.0) 0.4985
 Edema peripheral 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.0) 1.0000
 Thirst 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.0) 1.0000
Musculoskeletal stiffness 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.00) 1.0000
 Asthenia 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.0) 1.0000
 Oropharyngeal pain 1 1 (0.9) 0 0 (0.0) 1.0000

Bold values: p < 0.05.

MPH, methylphenidate.