Table 4 Adverse events related to dietary supplement use, (n = 529)
n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Ever experienced AE | ||
No | 261 | (80.56) |
Yes | 63 | (19.44) |
Frequency of AE | ||
Once | 21 | (33.87) |
Occasionally | 32 | (51.61) |
Frequently | 9 | (14.52) |
Informed Physician of DS use | ||
No | 21 | (33.87) |
Yes | 41 | (66.13) |
Reported AE related to DS use | ||
No | 32 | (51.61) |
Yes | 30 | (48.39) |
Place reported AE | ||
Pharmacy | 1 | (3.33) |
Clinic, Hospital | 26 | (86.67) |
Seller helpline | 3 | (10.00) |
Establishment of AE surveillance | ||
Definitely beneficial | 217 | (67.81) |
Somewhat beneficial | 53 | (16.56) |
Not sure | 44 | (13.75) |
Not beneficial | 5 | (1.56) |
Definitely not beneficial | 1 | (0.31) |