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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2016 Nov 14;69:77–96. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2016.11.006
Outcome Total Comparisons/Studies All Studies Oxybutynin ER Solifenacin Total Studies Oxybutynin ER Total Studies Fesoterodine
RR (95% CI) RR (95% CI)[44] RR (95% CI)[48] RR (95% CI)[41] RR (95% CI)[50]

Versus Oxybutynin IR Versus Tolterodine IR Versus Tolterodine ER
a Gastrointestinal AEs 2 2.65 (0.75–9.28) 2.37 (0.51–10.91) 3.33 (0.37–30.16) 1 2.94 (0.60–14.52) 0 --
b Ocular/Visual AEs 1 0.22 (0.01–4.42) -- 0.22 (0.01–4.42) 1 5.87 (0.29–119.44) 0 --
c Pain-related AEs 1 (0) -- -- 0 -- 0 --
d Cardiac AEs 0 -- -- -- 0 -- 0 --
e Falls 1 9.96 (0.56–176.92) -- 9.96 (0.56–176.92) 1 8.21 (0.43–155.33) 0 --
f Respiratory tract-related AEs 1 0.56 (0.05–5.79) -- 0.56 (0.05–5.79) 0 -- 1 0.54 (0.18–1.56)
g Neurological/Cognitive AEs 1 0.56 (0.05–5.79) -- 0.56 (0.05–5.79) 1 1.18 (0.17–8.06) 1 5.37 (0.26–111.51)
h Nasal AEs 1 0.07 (0.00–1.23) -- 0.07 (0.00–1.23) 0 -- 0 --
*

= I2 >25%;

=Adverse Event noted in Study but 0 count, AEs = Adverse Events; CI = confidence intervals; ER = extended release; IR = immediate release; RR= rate ratio

a

Abdominal pain, Anorexia, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder, Heartburn

b

Abnormal Accommodation, Dry Eyes, Blurred Vision, Treatment-related Glaucoma, Visual Disturbance

c

Back Pain, Muscle Spasms, Pain in Extremity

d

Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Disease Adverse Event, Hypertension, Palpitations,

e

Balance Disorder, Dizziness, Falls, Vertigo

f

Bronchitis, Cough, Influenza, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

g

Cognitive Adverse Events, Confusional State, Memory Impairment, Nervous System Adverse Event, Nervousness, Somnolence

h

Nasal Dryness, Nasopharyngitis, Sinusitis,