Adverse events in the treatment groups
| Variables | Metronidazole group | Clarithromycin group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 9 | 2 | 0.031 |
| Fatigue | 3 | 0 | 0.248 |
| Bad taste | 1 | 3 | 0.607 |
| Epigastric pain | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Skin rash | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Diarrhoea | 1 | 2 | 0.993 |
| Dizziness | 3 | 0 | 0.248 |
| Fever (>37.5°C) | 1 | 0 | 0.240 |
| Total subjects, % (n) | 21.3% (23) | 11.2% (12) | 0.045 |