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Adverse events
| Adverse events | Probiotic (n=55) | Placebo (n=60) | P value1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 0 | 0 | 1·00 |
| Infection | 0 | 0 | 1·00 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 4 (7·3%) | 4 (6·7%) | 1·00 |
| Constipation | 3 (5·5%) | 2 (3·3%) | 0·67 |
| Headache | 0 | 0 | 1·00 |
| Muscle pain/cramp/spasm | 0 | 0 | 1·00 |
| Upset stomach/heartburn | 3 (5·5%) | 2 (3·3%) | 0·67 |
| Gas/bloating | 0 | 2 (3·3%) | 0·50 |
| Unusual stool (loose/discolored/more frequent) | 3 (5·5%) | 2 (3·3%) | 0·67 |
| Bad taste | 4 (7·3%) | 1 (1·7%) | 0·19 |
Two-tailed Fisher’s exact test
