Table 3 Experienced side effects in both groups
Variable | Clarithromycin-based regimen (n = 116) | Levofloxacin-based regimen (n = 117) | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Epigastric pain | 20 (17.2) | 16 (13.7) | 0.56 | 0.452 |
Vomiting | 6 (5.1) | 5 (4.3) | 0.05 | 0.751 |
Diarrhoea | 6 (5.1) | 4 (3.4) | 0.41 | 0.523 |
Nausea | 13 (11.2) | 14 (12.3) | 0.04 | 0.844 |
Bloating | 8 (6.9) | 5 (4.3) | 0.73 | 0.392 |
Change in taste | 17 (14.7) | 14 (12.0) | 0.12 | 0.731 |
Skin rash | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 0.0 | 1.000 |