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. 2016 Nov 18;2016(11):CD002779. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002779.pub3

Comparison 2. Anticonvulsants versus placebo.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Symptom relief ‐ short‐term (≤3 months) 1 100 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.0 [2.09, 7.67]
1.1 Gabapentin only 1 50 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.75 [1.36, 10.32]
1.2 Gabapentin + adjunctive ALA 1 50 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.2 [1.80, 9.83]