Table 5

Adverse reactions to treatment and subsequent dosage adjustment

Adverse effectsN (%)Dosage reductionDiscontinuation
Musculoskeletal2 (6%)00
 Myalgia1 (3%)00
 Arthralgia1 (3%)00
General2 (6%)00
 Tiredness1 (3%)00
 Fatigue1 (3%)00
Gastrointestinal19 (61%)4 (13%)7 (23%)
 Non-specific gastrointestinal disturbances6 (19%)01 (3%)
 Dyspepsia1 (3%)00
 Aerophagy1 (3%)00
 Abdominal pain6 (19%)2 (6%)3 (10%)
 Nausea9 (29%)2 (6%)6 (19%)
 Vomiting3 (10%)03 (10%)
 Diarrhoea4 (13%)3 (10%)1 (3%)
 Constipation1 (3%)1 (3%)0
 Heartburn1 (3%)1 (3%)0
Cutaneous5 (16%)02 (6%)
 Phototoxicity3 (10%)01 (3%)
 Exanthema1 (3%)01 (3%)
 Pruritus1 (3%)00
Psychiatric2 (6%)00
 Insomnia1 (3%)00
 Moodiness1 (3%)00
Central nervous system2 (6%)1 (3%)0
 Headache1 (3%)00
 Dizziness1 (3%)1 (3%)0