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Table 2 Clinical complications and side effects were reported as number per group.

From: Zinc sulfate as an adjunct to methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: A double blind and randomized trial [ISRCTN64132371]

Side Effects

Zinc sulfate

Placebo

P

Anxiety

3

3

Ns

Decreased Appetite

8

7

Ns

Difficulty Falling Sleep

6

6

Ns

Abdominal Pain

8

4

0.31

Nausea

9

3

0.08

Headache

9

9

Ns

Metallic taste

13

0

0.0001