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Table 3 Adverse events reported in each group

From: The effect of methylphenidate on neurofibromatosis type 1: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial

 

Placebo (%)

MPD (%)

Total

Insomnia, Anxiety/Nervousness

2 (16,67)

11 (37,93)

13

Headache

3 (25,00)

3 (10,34)

6

Anorexia/Decreased appetite

0 (0,00)

6 (20,69)

6

Abdominal pain

2 (16,67)

2 (6,90)

4

Abnormal loss of weight

1 (8,33)

1 (3,45)

2

Vomiting/Nausea

0 (0,00)

2 (6,90)

2

Other*

4 (33,33)

4 (13,79)

8

Total

12

29

41

  1. *Tonsillitis, dysphemia, hot flush, enuresis, asthenia, attention deficit, rash.