Table 3.

Adverse events.

EventAll Patients, N = 127
n (%)
Any adverse event81 (63.8)
Mild adverse event55 (43.3)
Moderate adverse event38 (29.9)
Severe adverse event5 (3.9)
Serious adverse event3 (2.4)
Infection or infestation23 (18.1)
Adverse event leading to withdrawal1 (0.8)
Individual adverse event with > 4% incidence
  Upper respiratory tract infection6 (4.7)
  Headache6 (4.7)
  • Mild adverse event: transient and easily tolerated by the patient; moderate adverse event: causes patient discomfort and interrupts the patient’s usual activities; severe adverse event: causes considerable interference with patient’s usual activities and may be incapacitating or life-threatening.