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Table 3 Adverse effects occurred in two groups

From: A pilot randomized placebo-controlled study on modified MaZiRenWan: a formulated Chinese medicine to relieve constipation for palliative cancer patients

 

TCM group

(n = 27)

Placebo group

(n = 28)

No. of participants with adverse effects

3

8

No. of events (Frequency)

 Stomach discomfort and/or nausea                                                                                                                 

1

3

 Poor taste of medicine

0

3

 Frequent or dark urine

1

2

 Abdominal pain

0

1

 Cough

1

0

 Dizzy

0

1