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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2008; 14(28): 4535-4539
Published online Jul 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4535
Table 2 Incidence and risk of side effects in two groups
Celecoxib, n (%)Placebo, n (%)OR (95% CI)
Gastroduodenal ulcer19 (3.72)17 (3.31)1.13 (0.58-2.22)
CV events4 (0.86)5 (1.06)0.84 (0.23-3.15)
Main nonadjudicated side effects
Abdominal pain8 (1.73)13 (2.75)0.62 (0.26-1.52)
Bloating19 (4.10)7 (1.48)2.85 (1.19-6.84)
Constipation9 (1.94)15 (3.17)0.61 (0.26-1.40)
Diarrhea24 (5.18)24 (5.07)1.02 (0.57-1.83)
Dizziness25 (5.40)36 (7.61)0.69 (0.41-1.17)
Gastric spasmus15 (3.24)15 (3.17)1.02 (0.49-2.12)
Headache26 (5.62)23 (4.86)1.16 (0.65-2.07)
Heartburn29 (6.26)23 (4.86)1.31 (0.75-2.30)
Loss of appetite25 (5.40)16 (3.38)1.63 (0.86-3.10)
Muscle pain55 (11.88)70 (14.80)0.78 (0.53-1.13)
Nausea14 (3.02)17 (3.59)0.84 (0.41-1.72)
Pain in the chest16 (3.46)17 (3.59)0.96 (0.48-1.92)
Palpitations22 (4.75)16 (3.38)1.43 (0.74-2.75)