Table 2 Adverse effects
Number (%) of patients with adverse effects | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adverse effect | Parecoxib 20 mg (IV) | Parecoxib 40 mg (IV) | Placebo | Valdecoxib 40 mg (oral) | Placebo |
Any effect | 86/132 (65) | 77/131 (59) | 73/132 (55) | 63/180 (35) | 76/144 (53) |
Headache | 15/132 (11) | 14/131 (11) | 17/132 (13) | 18/180 (10) | 36/144 (25) |
Nausea | 32/132 (24) | 25/131 (19) | 31/132 (23) | 21/180 (12) | 30/144 (21) |
Vomiting | 16/132 (12) | 13/131 (10) | 11/132 (8) | 15/180 (12) | 15/144 (10) |