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. 2013 Jun 7;2013(6):CD001396. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001396.pub3

Comparison 3. SSRIs versus placebo: withdrawal due to adverse effects.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Low dose 7 1301 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.76 [1.13, 2.75]
1.1 Luteal administration 4 600 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.21 [1.05, 4.65]
1.2 Continuous administration 3 701 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.56 [0.90, 2.71]
2 Mod dose 15 2447 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.55 [1.84, 3.53]
2.1 Luteal administration 8 1171 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.23 [1.82, 5.73]
2.2 Continuous administration 9 1276 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.24 [1.50, 3.34]
3 High dose 1   Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 Continuous administration 1 231 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 6.35 [2.88, 14.00]