| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 105 | 34 | |
| General health | 79 | 11 | |
| Choking on food | 61 | 17 | |
| Support weight gain | 25 | 8 | |
| Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 12 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Bleeding around feeding tube insertion point | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 49 |
Member evaluations
Nanner
evaluated on Jan 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
cwilkins39
evaluated on Feb 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for choking on food: Moderate
- Side effects: None
caesarman
evaluated on Feb 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None