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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2006; 12(24): 3915-3918
Published online Jun 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i24.3915
Table 1 Demographic data and patient compliance in two groups
TreatmentH pylori (+)AgeCompletedCompliance (%)
1-d23939.3 ± 6.9229 (M105, F124)95.8
7-d157157± 7.3148 (M78, F70)94.3
Overall396 39.4 ± 7.1377 (M183, F194)95.2
Table 2 Eradication of H pylori in two groups
TreatmentnH pylori (-)Eradication (95% CI)P
1-d2296427.95% (22.13-33.76)< 0.01
7-d14810369.59% (62.18-77.00)
Table 3 Incidence of side effects in each group
Treatment group
Side effects7-d n (%)1-d n(%)
Total148229
Rash8 (5.4)12 (0.01)
Diarrhea12 (8.1)10 (4.4)
Abdominal pain3 (2.0)10 (4.4)
Abdominal bloating19 (12.8)115 (6.6)
Stool discoloration14 (9.5)76 (33.2)1
Headache5 (3.4)4 (1.75)
Dizziness4 (2.7)8 (3.5)
Nausea15 (10.1)17 (7.4)
Metallic taste04 (1.75)
Loss of appetite5 (3.4)7 (3.1)
Increase of appetite14 (9.5)13 (5.7)
Disappearance of abdominal pain1 (0.007)1 (0.004)
Stools becoming normal8 (5.4)13 (1.3)
Feeling better3 (2.0)17 (7.4)1