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. 2011 Oct 27;2011:1002.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects
[72]
RCT
121 people Overall adverse effects
77% with escitalopram
89% with paroxetine
Absolute numbers not reported
[72]
RCT
121 men and women Ejaculation disorder
30% of men with escitalopram
14% of men with paroxetine
Absolute numbers not reported

Reported as significant
P value not reported
Effect size not calculated paroxetine
[72]
RCT
121 men and women Decreased libido
26% with escitalopram
5% with paroxetine
Absolute numbers not reported

Reported as significant
P value not reported
Effect size not calculated paroxetine
[72]
RCT
121 men and women Anorgasmia
26% with escitalopram
7% with paroxetine
Absolute numbers not reported

Reported as significant
P value not reported
Effect size not calculated paroxetine
[57]
RCT
5-armed trial
681 people Anorgasmia over 12 weeks
6/136 (5%) with escitalopram (10 mg/day)
9/139 (7%) with paroxetine (20 mg/day)