Table 4. Patient-Reported Medication Adverse Effects.
Patient-reported adverse outcome | No. (%) of patients | |
---|---|---|
Opioid-sparing protocol (n = 95) | Standard care (n =98) | |
≥1 Reported adverse effects | 18 (18.9) | 31 (31.6) |
Gastrointestinal upset | 12 (12.6) | 17 (17.3) |
Drowsiness | 7 (7.4) | 20 (20.4) |
Dizziness | 2 (2.1) | 6 (6.1) |
Constipation | 2 (2.1) | 5 (5.1) |
Pruritus | 0 | 3 (3.1) |
Headaches | 1 (1.1) | 2 (2.0) |