Research Article

Application of Minocycline-Containing Bismuth Quadruple Therapies as First-Line Regimens in the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori

Table 3

Side effects of different treatment regiments.

RMABRMMBRACBP1P2P3

Side effects of treatment, (%)36 (30.0)45 (37.5)48 (40.0)0.2190.1040.691
 Nausea8 (6.7)18 (15.0)3 (2.5)0.0380.1230.001
 Vomiting1 (0.8)2 (1.7)1 (0.8)1.0001.000
 Epigastric discomfort13 (10.8)24 (20.0)12 (10.0)0.0490.8330.030
 Dizziness8 (6.7)24 (20.0)3 (2.5)0.0020.1230.000
 Insomnia3 (2.5)5 (4.2)3 (2.5)0.4721.0000.722
 Diarrhea10 (8.3)9 (7.5)16 (13.3)0.8110.2130.139
 Darkened stool30 (25.0)29 (24.2)33 (27.5)0.8110.6600.555
 Taste disorder3 (2.5)4 (3.3)41 (34.2)1.00000.0000.000
 Skin rash001
 Tinnitus001
 Arthralgia010

P1: RMAB vs. RMMB; P2: RMAB vs. RACB; P3: RMMB vs. RACB. RMAB group: rabeprazole plus minocycline, amoxicillin, and bismuth; RMMB group: rabeprazole plus minocycline, metronidazole, and bismuth; RACB group: rabeprazole plus amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and bismuth.