Table 3

Laxative (N=171)Antispasmodic (N=189)Relative risk (95% CI)
Abdominal cramp67 (39%)9 (5%)8.23 (4.24–16.0)
Abdominal discomfort56 (32%)8 (4%)7.74 (3.80–15.8)
Bloating36 (21%)6 (3%)6.63 (2.86–15.3)
Diarrhoea31 (18%)2 (1%)17.13 (4.16–70.5)
Abdominal pain36 (21%)6 (3%)6.63 (2.86–15.3)
Nausea33 (19%)4 (2%)9.12 (3.3 – 25.2)

From: 8, Pharmacological interventions

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