Table 3 Methoxyflurane side-effects by discontinuation in n = 32 patient reports
Side effect | Patient discontinued | Patient continued | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Common or very common | |||
Cough | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Dizziness | 1 | - | 1 |
Drowsiness | - | 1 | 1 |
Dry mouth | 1 | - | 1 |
Feeling abnormal | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Headache | - | 1 | 1 |
Mood altered | - | 1 | 1 |
Nausea | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Taste altered | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Uncommon | |||
Anxiety | 1 | - | 1 |
Oral discomfort | 1 | - | 1 |
Paraesthesia | - | 1 | 1 |
Total | 23 | 13 | 36 |