Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2006; 12(35): 5692-5698
Published online Sep 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i35.5692
Table 6 Comparison of side effects in both hepatitis C groups
VariableGroup AGroup BP
Flu-like symptoms40 (100.0)40 (100.0)
Discontinuation of drug0 (0)0 (0)NS1
Thyroid dysfunction23NS1
Discontinuation of drug12
Psychological upset and drug intolerability11NS1
Discontinuation of drug11
Hematological
Anemia (30% from baseline)13 (26.0)12 (24.0)NS1
Neutropenia (< 0.9 × 109/L)21 (42.0)19 (38.0)NS1
Thrombocytopenia (< 50 × 109/L)None2 (4)NS1