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. 2009 Jul 8;2009(3):CD006529. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006529.pub2

Comparison 16. Adverse events: Constipation.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Milnacipran vs TCAs 6 795 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.62 [0.44, 0.88]
1.1 Milancipran vs Imipramine 4 562 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.41, 0.98]
1.2 Milnacipran vs Amitriptyline 2 233 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.60 [0.34, 1.06]
2 Milancipran vs SSRIs 5 800 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.69, 2.06]
2.1 Milnacipran vs Fluvoxamine 2 240 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.28, 6.01]
2.2 Milnacipran vs Fluoxetine 3 560 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.43 [0.67, 3.06]
3 Milnacipran vs Heterocyclics 1 179 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.27 [0.05, 1.29]
3.1 Milancipran vs Mianserin 1 179 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.27 [0.05, 1.29]