TABLE 4.
Comparison of gastrointestinal side effects between the study groups.
Gastrointestinal side effects | Metformin group n = 30 | Control group n = 30 | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Nausea, n (%) | 8 (26.7) | 5 (16.7) | 0.347a |
Abdominal pain ± flatulence, n (%) | 7 (23.3) | 4 (13.3) | 0.317a |
Diarrhea, n (%) | 6 (20) | 4 (13.3) | 0.488a |
Chi-Square test.