Table 5 Reported adverse events in both groups.

From: Folic acid effect on homocysteine, sortilin levels and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

 

Placebo group (n = 50)

Folic acid group (n = 50)

P-value

No.

%

No.

%

Nausea, loss of appetite

4

8

7

14

0.338

Bloating, gas, and stomach pain

1

2

6

12

0.050

Unpleasant taste

1

2

5

10

0.092

Confusion

0

0

3

6

0.079

  1. Data are presented as number and percent.
  2. Data were analyzed by Chi–square test.
  3. Significance level was set at P < 0.05.
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