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. 2015 Sep 21;2015(9):CD006362. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006362.pub4

Comparison 4. NSAIDs versus placebo, adverse effects.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Overall side effects (random‐effects model) 2 220 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.94 [0.51, 17.03]
2 GI complaint (fixed‐effect model) 3 189 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.17, 3.32]
3 Lethargy/drowsiness (fixed‐effect model) 2 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.14, 6.91]
4 Feeling hyperactive 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 70.02]
5 Feeling more awake 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 70.02]
6 Flushed face 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 70.02]
7 Difficulty sleeping 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.78]
8 Light‐headedness 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.15, 6.51]
9 Dry mouth 1 46 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 70.02]