Table 4 Adverse events
Adverse events | n (%) |
|---|---|
Type of event | |
Diarrhea or loose stools | 3 (25.0) |
Nausea and vomiting | 2 (16.7) |
Symptom aggravation | 2 (16.7) |
Skin rash | 2 (16.7) |
Hot sensation in the body | 2 (16.7) |
Headache | 1 (8.3) |
Dizziness | 1 (8.3) |
Stomach ache | 1 (8.3) |
Bloating | 1 (8.3) |
Practitioners’ action addressing adverse events | |
Modify treatment regime | 8 (53.3) |
Stop the treatment | 5 (33.3) |
Provided a new Chinese medicine treatment | 1 (6.7) |
Missing data | 1 (6.7) |
Total | 15 (100) |