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. 2015 Sep 28;2015:1101.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Withdrawal

RCT
100 people with neurally mediated hypotension and CFS (CDC criteria)
In review
Withdrawal because of adverse effects 9 weeks
12/50 (24%) with fludrocortisone (titrated to 0.1 mg/day)
4/50 (8%) with placebo

RR 3.00
95% CI 1.04 to 8.67
NNH 6
95% CI 3 to 8
Moderate effect size placebo

RCT
Crossover design
25 people with CFS (CDC criteria)
In review
Withdrawal rate
3 people with fludrocortisone
1 person with placebo

Results should be interpreted with caution, as it is possible that treatment effects may persist after crossover