Table 2.
Unadjusted incidence rate (95% confidence interval) of completed and first attempted suicides in adults according to antidepressant
| Event and antidepressant | No of patients* | Person years at risk | No of events | Incidence rate (95% CI) per 1000 person years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed suicide: | ||||
| Venlafaxine | 37 857 | 28 087 | 18 | 0.64 (0.40 to 1.02) |
| Citalopram | 75 749 | 45 639 | 12 | 0.26 (0.15 to 0.46) |
| Fluoxetine | 108 934 | 66 636 | 15 | 0.23 (0.14 to 0.37) |
| Dothiepin | 54 035 | 33 090 | 9 | 0.27 (0.14 to 0.52) |
| First attempted suicide: | ||||
| Venlafaxine | 37 132 | 26 854 | 715 | 26.6 (24.7 to 28.7) |
| Citalopram | 75 103 | 44 788 | 781 | 17.4 (16.3 to 18.7) |
| Fluoxetine | 108 474 | 65 416 | 1138 | 17.4 (16.4 to 18.4) |
| Dothiepin | 53 818 | 32 677 | 426 | 13.0 (11.9 to 14.3) |
*Patients could contribute person years at risk to more than one antidepressant.