Table 2

 Adverse events

Ondansetron (n = 18)Placebo (n = 18)
There were no significant changes in laboratory parameters during the study, and in particular no increases in liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase (ALT)).
Constipation76
Required laxative31
Headache11
ALT (d0/d60)72.8 (58.0)/61.6 (56.3)64.5 (50.9)/68.0 (64.0)