Table 3 Side effects according to the UKU Side Effect Rating Scale (total and by group)
Side effect | Total, n (%) | Li/VPA, n (%) | Li/CBZ, n (%) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fatigue | 10 (19.5%) | 8 (26.7%) | 2 (8.3%) | 0.02* |
Decreased sex drive | 8 (11.1%) | 7 (20.0%) | 1 (4.2%) | 0.04* |
Diarrhea | 9 (17.7%) | 2 (6.3%) | 7 (29.2%) | 0.001* |
Weight gain | 49 (90.7%) | 30 (100.0%) | 19 (79.2%) | 0.013* |