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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD001142. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001142

Comparison 2. Comparison of stimulant laxatives with bulk‐forming laxatives.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Effect on constipation not resolved 1 140 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.30 [0.14, 0.61]
2 Treatment not acceptable to women 1 140 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.46, 1.73]
3 Effect on side effects 1 420 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.08 [1.27, 3.41]
3.1 Side effects: abdominal pain 1 140 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.91 [1.39, 6.11]
3.2 Side effects: diarrhoea 1 140 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.90 [1.22, 6.91]
3.3 Side effects: nausea 1 140 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.47 [0.13, 1.64]