Table 3.
Self-Reported Medications
| Indication | Lymphoma (n=268) | Myeloma (n=121) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormal heart rhythm | 33 (13%) | 9 (8%) | 0.154 |
| Hypertension | 68 (26%) | 49 (41%) | 0.004 |
| High blood sugar | 35 (14%) | 19 (17%) | 0.434 |
| High cholesterol or blood fat | 85 (33%) | 27 (24%) | 0.069 |
| Heartburn or reflux | 65 (25%) | 42 (36%) | 0.031 |
| Low thyroid | 111 (43%) | 27 (23%) | <.001 |
| Low female or male hormone | 49 (20%) | 13 (12%) | 0.090 |
| Anxiety | 40 (16%) | 20 (17%) | 0.758 |
| Depression | 35 (14%) | 22 (19%) | 0.214 |
| Sleep problems | 51 (20%) | 29 (25%) | 0.244 |
| Prevention or treatment of osteoporosis | 25 (10%) | 26 (23%) | <.001 |
| Swelling or edema | 18 (7%) | 7 (6%) | 0.760 |
| Muscle cramps | 41 (16%) | 27 (24%) | 0.076 |
| Prescription medication for pain | 28 (11%) | 38 (32%) | <.001 |
| Inhaler or bronchodilator for breathing | 33 (13%) | 15 (13%) | 0.959 |
| Blood thinners to prevent or treat clots | 36 (14%) | 22 (19%) | 0.208 |
| Prophylactic antibiotics | 14 (5%) | 22 (19%) | <.001 |