Research Article

A Traditional Herbal Formula Xianlinggubao for Pain Control and Function Improvement in Patients with Knee and Hand Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Trial

Table 3

Adverse events documented during the 6-month trial period in the ITT population.

Events XLGB ()

Adverse events
 Total participants with any adverse events (%)23
 Constipation9
 Nausea3
 Stomach discomfort2
 Dry mouth2
 Decreased appetite1
 Abdominal pain1
 Blood pressure increasing1
 Vomiting1
 Headache1
 Palpitation1
Serious adverse events
 Death (myocardial infarction)1
 Pneumonia1

One participant had constipation and stomach discomfort and another participant had constipation and dry mouth.