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. 2004 Jan 26;2004(1):CD003545. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003545.pub2

Comparison 3. TRIFLUOPERAZINE versus ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Global state: 1a. No substantial improvement (defined as slight improvement or worse) 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.44, 1.81]
2 Global state: 2. Severely ill or worse 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.43, 2.30]
3 Global state: 3. Use of additional sedatives 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.58, 6.85]
4 Mental state 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1 emotional lability 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.14 [0.01, 2.59]
4.2 euphoria 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.04, 2.93]
5 Leaving the study early 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 any reason 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.5 [0.05, 5.06]
5.2 due to deterioration 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.07, 14.85]
6 Behaviour: Agitation 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.11 [0.01, 1.93]
7 Adverse events: 1. Extrapyramidal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 non‐specific ‐ use of antiparkinson drugs 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.16, 6.38]
7.2 specific ‐ akathisia 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.67 [0.13, 3.55]
7.3 specific ‐ dyskinesia, oral 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.00 [0.34, 26.33]
7.4 specific ‐ dystonic reaction 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 5.0 [0.26, 97.70]
7.5 specific ‐ rigidity 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.33 [0.34, 5.17]
7.6 specific ‐ salivation, excessive 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.41, 9.65]
7.7 specific ‐ tremor 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.29, 3.43]
8 Adverse events: 2. Miscellaneous 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.1 dry mouth 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.00 [0.13, 69.31]
8.2 headache 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.16, 6.38]
8.3 nausea 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.00 [0.13, 69.31]
8.4 perspiration, excessive 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.07, 14.85]
8.5 rash 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.70]
8.6 urinary frequency 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.00 [0.13, 69.31]
8.7 weakness/lethargy 1 38 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.00 [0.13, 69.31]