Table 4. Comparison of frequently prescribed drugs.
| Drug Group (ATC 3rd level) | F45-Patients | Non-F45-Patients | F45- vs. Non-F45-Patients | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | n(%) | Rank | n(%) | Adjusted Odds Ratio 95%-CI; p-value |
|
| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (painkiller for orthopaedic disorders, antirheumatic agents) | 1 | 8,117 (10.45) | 1 | 68,881 (13.43) | 0.967 [0.943, 0.992]; p = 0.0098 |
| Analgesics and antipyretics (painkiller, drugs for fever) | 2 | 6,728 (8.66) | 2 | 42,225 (8.23) | 1.018 [0.991, 1.046]; p: n. s. |
| Opioids (e.g. morphine) | 5 | 3,297 (4.25) | 14 | 9,909 (1.93) | 1.625 [1.561, 1.693]; p<0.0001 |
| Antidepressants (e.g. Amitriptyline, Citalopram) | 11 | 1,824 (2.35) | 25 | 4,180 (0.82) | 2.014 [1.904, 2.130]; p<0.0001 |
| Hypnotics and Sedatives (Sleep-inducing drugs) | 12 | 1,496 (1.93) | 38 | 3,224 (0.63) | 2.160 [2.029, 2.298]; p<0.0001 |
| Anxiolytics (drugs for anxiety disorders) | 17 | 1,236 (1.59) | 40 | 3,144 (0.61) | 1.892 [1.769, 2.022]; p<0.0001 |