Research Article

Bushen Jianpi Formula Combined with Entecavir for the Treatment of HBeAg-Negative Chronic Hepatitis B: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Table 3

Adverse events reported during the follow-up period.

Adverse eventTreatment group (n = 271)Control group (n = 272)

Abnormal CBC51 (18.8)37 (13.6)0.111
Abnormal kidney function0 (0.0)6 (2.2)0.028
Abnormal stool analysis7 (2.6)2 (0.7)0.156
Abnormal urine test47 (17.3)31 (11.4)0.069
Abnormal ECG3 (1.1)4 (1.5)0.643
Diarrhea19 (7.0)23 (8.5)0.630
Gingival bleeding22 (8.1)32 (11.8)0.197
Fatigue28 (10.3)26 (9.6)0.776
Fever6 (2.2)8 (3.7)0.448
Abdominal pain42 (15.5)59 (21.7)0.077
Any other complaints3 (1.2)8 (3.0)0.216

CBC, complete blood count; ECG, electrocardiogram. Other complaints included injury, extrauterine pregnancy, and intracranial tumor.