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Table 5 Additional behaviors among medication and supplement users (n = 157)

From: Medication and supplement use for managing joint symptoms among patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Behavior

Distribution

n(%)

Reported Medication/Supplement As Ineffective or were Prescribed Stronger Dose

26 (16.6%)

Use of Illegal Drugs (e.g., marijuana)

3 (1.9%)

Use of Other Person's Prescription Medication

3 (1.9%)

Use of Medication Prescribed for Other Ailments

7 (4.5%)

Received Medication from Emergency Room

5 (3.2%)

Adverse Events from Medications/Supplements

5 (3.2%)

Stopped Medication Because the Prescription Ran out

17 (10.8%)

Stopped Medication for Miscellaneous Reasons

13 (8.3%)

  1. m = mean, sd = standard deviation.