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. 2011 Jun 15;2011(6):CD006374. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006374.pub2

Comparison 1. CHLORPROMAZINE vs PLACEBO.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Leaving the study early 3 353 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.40 [0.29, 0.54]
2 Global state: not improved after 8 years (Psychiatric rating scale, not improved=1,2; improved=4,5) 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.53, 1.11]
3 Rehospitalisation within 3 years ‐ completer 1 80 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.29 [1.31, 4.03]
4 Rehospitalisation within 3 years ‐ intent to treat 1 127 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.30 [1.50, 3.54]
5 Adverse effects: various outcomes 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 drowsiness 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 5.65 [2.72, 11.73]
5.2 restlessness 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.83, 1.71]
5.3 constipation 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.71 [1.37, 5.35]
5.4 nausea or upper gastrointestinal distress 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 6.17 [1.92, 19.79]
5.5 dryness of mouth or throat 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.63 [1.67, 12.82]
5.6 dizziness, faintness or weakness 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.41 [1.59, 12.29]
5.7 muscle rigidity 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.54 [0.60, 3.97]
5.8 nasal congestion 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.10 [0.69, 6.43]
5.9 facial rigidity 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.31 [0.77, 6.96]
5.10 tremor of hands, arms or face 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.05 [0.29, 3.77]
5.11 headache 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.84 [0.33, 2.13]
5.12 loss of associated movements 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.26 [0.22, 7.35]
5.13 akathesis‐restlessness of feet 1 162 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.40 [0.35, 5.67]