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Table 5 Relationship between ADRs and specific antihypertensive medications

From: Adverse effects and non-adherence to antihypertensive medications in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

ADRs

Medications

COR

p-value

Nausea

Furosemide

5.509 (1.173–25.860)

0.031

Constipation

Furosemide

4.750 (1.017–22.186)

0.048

Palpitation

Amlodipine

2.136 (1.200–3.802)

0.010

Furosemide

5.357 (1.017–28.231)

0.048

Swollen feet or legs

Amlodipine

2.263 (1.228–4.169)

0.009

Nifedipine

2.224 (1.145–4.317)

0.018

Atenolol

12.828 (1.406–17.055)

0.024

Cold hands or feet

Furosemide

6.231 (1.321–29.393)

0.021

Atenolol

12.577 (2.008–78.782)

0.007

Cramps

Nifedipine

3.421 (1.352–8.653)

0.009

Amlodipine

3.329 (1.435–7.723)

0.005

Enalapril

2.533 (1.271–5.044)

0.008

Persistent dry cough

Amlodipine

0.448 (0.206–0.974)

0.043

Enalapril

6.348 (3.140–12.831)

< 0.001

Skin rash

Furosemide

7.667 (1.346–43.658)

0.022

Frequent urination

Hydrochlorothiazide

6.866 (3.629–12.988)

< 0.001

Nifedipine

0.428 (0.207–0.886)

0.022

Decreased sexual desire

Hydrochlorothiazide

4.325 (1.831–10.216)

0.001

Enalapril

0.458 (0.221–0.950)

0.036