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. 2003 Apr 22;2003(2):CD000218. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000218

Comparison 7.

Metronidazole versus nimorazole

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 No parasitological cure 8 1005 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.41, 1.01]
2 Side effects 2 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 Nausea/vomiting 2 422 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.63 [0.22, 12.19]
2.2 Dizziness 1 333 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.98]