Oral Chinese Herbal Medicine as Prophylactic Treatment for Episodic Migraine in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Table 5
Summary of adverse events.
Adverse events
Number and severity reported by the CHM group
Number and severity reported by the flunarizine group
Gastrointestinal symptoms
11 mild
12 mild
Drowsiness
5 mild
7 mild
Fatigue
6 mild
11 mild
Dizziness
5 mild
2 mild
Insomnia
3 mild
3 mild
Irregular menstruation
3 mild
0
Decrease of platelet
1 mild
0
Acne
1 mild
0
Extrapyramidal symptoms
0
5 mild
Weight gain
0
9 mild
Liver dysfunction
0
1 moderate
Dry mouth
0
1 mild
All adverse events reported in treatment and follow-up phases