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

Comparison 2. FLUPHENAZINE vs PLACEBO.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Leaving the study early 1 240 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.51 [0.34, 0.77]
2 Adverse effects: various outcomes 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 drowsiness 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.07 [1.92, 8.62]
2.2 restlessness 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.60, 1.34]
2.3 constipation 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.26 [1.12, 4.54]
2.4 nausea or upper gastrointestinal distress 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.36 [0.33, 5.49]
2.5 dryness of mouth or throat 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.46 [1.22, 9.83]
2.6 dizziness, faintness, weakness 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.24 [0.74, 6.73]
2.7 muscle rigidity 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.98 [1.28, 6.97]
2.8 nasal congestion 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.24 [0.74, 6.73]
2.9 facial rigidity 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.64 [0.90, 7.77]
2.10 tremor of hands, arms, face 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.24 [0.74, 6.73]
2.11 headache 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.47, 2.64]
2.12 loss of associated movements 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 7.32 [1.75, 30.53]
2.13 akathesis‐restlessness of feet 1 165 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.52 [1.04, 11.90]