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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 Total Studies All Studies Oxybutynin IR Oxybutynin ER Tolterodine IR Tolterodine ER Trospium Darifenacin Solifenacin Fesoterodine
RR (95% CI) RR (95% CI)(Szonyi et al., 1995) RR (95% CI)(Lackner et al., 2008) RR (95% CI)(Malone-Lee et al., 2001) RR (95% CI)(DuBeau et al., 2012; Wagg et al., 2014; Zinner et al., 2002) RR (95% CI)(Sand et al., 2011) RR (95% CI)(Chapple et al., 2007a; Foote et al., 2005) RR (95% CI)(Wagg et al., 2006) RR (95% CI)(Dubeau et al., 2014; DuBeau et al., 2012; Kraus et al., 2010b; Wagg et al., 2013)
Administrative Problems 1 1 0.50 (0.03–7.93) -- -- -- -- -- 0.50 (0.03–7.93) -- --
AEs 13 12 1.41 (1.12–1.78) -- 2.78 (0.12–4.57) 3.53 (0.47–26.56) 1.02 (0.67–1.56) 1.14 (0.28–4.57) 0.78 (0.42–1.48) 1.44 (0.89–2.33) 1.96 (1.45–2.64)
Cognitive Function AEs 2 2 0.62 (0.03–12.30) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.62 (0.03–12.30)
Constipation 7 6 1.26 (0.53–3.04) -- -- -- 0.52 (0.07–3.69) 2.06 (0.09–49.66) 1.28 (0.25–6.60) -- 1.73 (0.46–6.53)
Death 6 (4) 6 (4) 0.76 (0.16–3.49) 2.79 (0.12–65.66) 0.31 (0.01–7.23) -- 0.35 (0.01–8.48) -- -- 1.00 (0.06–15.97)
Decline in Medical Condition 1 1 0.31 (0.01–7.23) -- 0.31 (0.01–7.23) -- -- -- -- -- --
Did Not Meet Entrance Criteria 1 1 0.56 (0.25–1.25) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.56 (0.25–1.25)
Dizziness 1 1 0.23 (0.01–5.52) -- -- -- -- 0.23 (0.01–5.52) -- -- --
Dry Mouth 6 5 3.01 (1.18–7.68) -- -- 0.64 (0.06–6.91) 2.61 (0.31–22.25) -- 2.51 (0.12–51.90) -- 4.79 (1.16–19.74)
Dry Throat 1 1 2.06 (0.09–49.66) -- -- -- -- 2.06 (0.09–49.66) -- -- --
Fall 1 1 2.79 (0.12–65.66) 2.79 (0.12–65.66) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Flatulence 1 1 0.23 (0.01–5.52) -- -- -- -- 0.23 (0.01–5.52) -- -- --
Headache 2 1 2.57 (0.29–22.58) -- -- -- 1.57 (0.06–38.40) -- -- -- 3.93 (0.20–75.81)
Heartburn/GERD 1 1 2.79 (0.31–25.12) 2.79 (0.31–25.12) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Lost to Follow-up 4 4 2.15 (0.54–8.50) -- -- -- 1.04 (0.07–16.55) 3.43 (0.17–70.17) 3.51 (0.18–67.52) -- 2.00 (0.18–21.93)
Other 3 3 0.94 (0.42–2.14) -- -- -- -- 0.14 (0.01–2.81) -- -- 1.10 (0.47–2.58)
Protocol Violation 4 4 0.72 (0.32–1.62) -- -- -- 1.04 (0.26–4.11) 0.23 (0.01–5.52) 0.25 (0.02–2.73) -- 0.83 (0.26–2.70)
Renal Pain 1 1 2.06 (0.09–49.66) -- -- -- -- 2.06 (0.09–49.66) -- -- --
Serious AEs 2 2 0.34 (0.06–1.97)* -- -- -- 0.13 (0.02–1.03) -- 0.75 (0.13–4.43) -- --
Subject Non-Compliance 2 2 1.06 (0.41–2.72) 0.93 (0.34–2.52) -- -- -- 3.43 (0.17–70.17) -- -- --
Total Discontinuation 8 8 1.07 (0.85–1.34)* 1.49 (0.56–3.95) -- 1.36 (0.49–3.83) 0.75 (0.44–1.28) 0.94 (0.40–2.19) 0.69 (0.37–1.26) -- 1.20 (0.87–1.66)
UnsatisfactoryTherapeutic Effect 5 5 0.54 (0.20–1.43)* -- -- -- 0.26 (0.03–2.31) -- 0.10 (0.00–2.08) -- 0.73 (0.24–2.21)
Urinary Retention 4 4 3.44 (0.86–13.84) -- 2.78 (0.12–65.08) -- -- 2.06 (0.09–49.66) -- -- 4.32 (0.73–25.48)
Vertigo 1 1 0.31 (0.01–7.30) 0.31 (0.01–7.30) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Vision Blurred 2 (0) 1 (0) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Withdrew Consent 6 6 0.73 (0.45–1.17) 0.93 (0.21–4.20) -- -- 0.69 (0.20–2.43) 0.68 (0.10–4.71) 1.25 (0.25–6.36) -- 0.58 (0.22–1.50)*
*

= I2 >25%;

=Adverse Event noted in Study but 0 count

AEs = Adverse Events; CI = confidence intervals; ER = extended release; GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder; IR = immediate release; RR= rate ratio