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. 2012 Jul 11;2012(7):CD006534. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006534.pub2

Comparison 76. SE ‐ Sleepiness/somnolence.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Citalopram versus TCAs 5 966 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.49 [0.33, 0.74]
1.1 versus Amitriptyline 2 416 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.45 [0.24, 0.85]
1.2 versus Imipramine 2 515 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.27, 0.83]
1.3 versus Nortriptyline 1 35 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.9 [0.24, 3.41]
2 Citalopram versus heterocyclics 1 336 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.20 [0.04, 0.94]
2.1 versus Mianserin 1 336 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.20 [0.04, 0.94]
3 Citalopram versus other SSRIs 7   Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 Versus Escitalopram 3 859 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.75 [0.34, 1.64]
3.2 Versus Fluoxetine 1 316 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.42 [0.44, 4.57]
3.3 Versus Paroxetine 1 406 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.64 [0.92, 2.90]
3.4 Versus Sertraline 2 442 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.31, 1.51]
4 Citalopram versus MAOIs or newer ADs 1 42 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.86 [0.11, 74.31]
4.1 versus Moclobemide 1 42 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.86 [0.11, 74.31]
5 Citalopram versus other conventional ADs 1 357 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.46 [0.63, 9.66]
5.1 versus Reboxetine 1 357 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.46 [0.63, 9.66]