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. 2016 Jul 2;2016(7):CD010832. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010832.pub2

Comparison 3. FLUPHENAZINE (ORAL) vs QUETIAPINE.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Clinically important response (defined by study) 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.62 [0.12, 3.07]
2 Global state: 1. CGI: Average endpoint CGI‐SI (high = poor) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.03 [‐0.92, 0.86]
3 Mental state: 2a. General ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS total, high = poor) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.98 [‐12.96, 9.00]
4 Mental state: 2b. Positive symptoms ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS positive sub‐score, high = poor) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐13.61 [‐20.77, ‐6.45]
5 Mental state: 2c. Negative symptoms ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS negative sub‐score, high = poor) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.11 [‐2.27, 2.05]
6 Mental state: 2d. Anxiety/depression symptoms ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS anxiety/depression sub‐score, high score = poor)     Other data No numeric data
6.1 short term (up to 12 weeks)     Other data No numeric data
7 Mental state: 2e. Hostility symptoms ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS hostility sub‐score, high = poor) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.79 [‐2.45, 4.03]
8 Mental state: 2f. Activation symptoms ‐ average endpoint score (BPRS activation sub‐score, high = poor)     Other data No numeric data
8.1 short term (up to 12 weeks)     Other data No numeric data
9 Adverse effects: 1. Anticholinergic effect 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
9.1 dry mouth ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.17, 5.98]
9.2 blurred vision ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.17, 5.98]
9.3 urinary hesitancy ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.17, 5.98]
10 Adverse effects: 2. Central nervous system 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
10.1 anxiety ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.07, 14.21]
10.2 headache ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.39, 2.58]
10.3 insomnia ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.67 [0.51, 5.46]
10.4 lethargy ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.5 [0.30, 7.43]
10.5 somnolence ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.33 [0.38, 4.72]
11 Adverse effects: 3. Gastrointerstinal adverse effects 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.1 constipation ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.32, 3.10]
11.2 diarrhoea ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.2 [0.01, 3.77]
11.3 dyspepsia ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.36, 24.92]
11.4 nausea/ vomiting ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.21, 19.23]
12 Adverse effects: 4a. Other adverse events 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
12.1 dizziness ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.07, 14.21]
12.2 increased appetite ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.67 [0.13, 3.30]
12.3 orthostasis ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.21, 19.23]
12.4 urinary frequency ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 24 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.45]
13 Adverse effects: 4b. Other ‐ average endpoint weight loss (average weight in kg) (skewed)     Other data No numeric data
13.2 short term (up to 12 weeks)     Other data No numeric data
14 Leaving the study early 1   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
14.1 inefficacy ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.46 [0.05, 4.46]
14.2 adverse effects ‐ short term (up to 12 weeks) 1 25 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.19 [0.01, 3.52]