Patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use, Perceived Benefits, and Adverse Effects among Adult Users in Enugu Urban, Southeast Nigeria

Table 4

Perceived adverse effect of CAM used 𝑛=620.

Option	𝑓	%
Whether experienced adverse effect
No	436	70.3
Yes	184	29.7
(a) Specific perceived adverse effects
Cannot identify the actual adverse effect	116	63.0
Forever living product: generalized body discomfort	24	13.0
Herbs
Dizziness	17	9.2
Weakness	15	8.1
Tuja 1000: diarrhea	6	3.3
Honey: stomach upset	6	3.3
Others: increase in body weight	5	2.7
Total	184	100%