Table 4 Participant ratings of overall effectiveness of the medication
Placebo | Cetirizine | Loratadine | Azelastine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(N = 66) | (N = 66) | (N = 66) | (N = 66) | |
Very good | 6 (9%) | 14 (21%) | 8 (12%) | 11 (17%) |
Good | 6 (9%) | 20 (30%) | 12 (18%) | 19 (29%) |
Satisfactory | 10 (15%) | 20 (30%) | 22 (33%) | 21 (32%) |
Insufficient | 44 (67%) | 12 (18%) | 24 (36%) | 15 (23%) |
Mean | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Std. | 0.99 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
Median | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Min. to Max. | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
P value vs. placebo | <0.001 | 0.003 | <0.001 |