Table 2 Reasons among definitely non-adherent patients (n = 41) for interrupting the treatment

Why tablet leftover

n (%)

Too many tablet)

19 (37.3)

Felt better before treatment course finished

13 (25.5)

Tablet was bitter or forgot or no improvement or keep for future

12 (23.5)

Refused

4 (7.8)

Tablets too big

2 (3.9)

Don't understand the instruction

1 (2.0)