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. 2023 May 5;2023(5):CD006103. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006103.pub8

Comparison 3. Cytisine vs varenicline.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
3.1 Abstinence at longest follow‐up 2 2131 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.66, 1.05]
3.2 Nausea 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.41 [0.33, 0.50]
3.3 Abnormal dreams 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.60 [0.50, 0.73]
3.4 Insomnia 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.73, 1.10]
3.5 Headache 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.79, 1.33]
3.6 Depression 1 679 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.04 [0.12, 74.47]
3.7 Suicidal ideation 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 8.02]
3.8 SAEs 2 2017 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.67 [0.44, 1.03]