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. 2014 Nov 21;2014(11):CD002745. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002745.pub4

Comparison 8. Adverse effects related to different doses of rimantadine in the elderly.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Confusion 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.41, 1.65]
1.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.41, 1.65]
2 Depression 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.44 [0.12, 1.65]
2.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.44 [0.12, 1.65]
3 Impaired concentration 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.11, 3.98]
3.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.68 [0.11, 3.98]
4 Insomnia or sleeplessness 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.26, 3.97]
4.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.26, 3.97]
5 Loss of appetite 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.62 [0.27, 1.46]
5.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.62 [0.27, 1.46]
6 Rash or allergic reaction 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.34 [0.04, 3.21]
6.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.34 [0.04, 3.21]
7 Seizure or clonic twitching 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.11 [0.01, 2.07]
7.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.11 [0.01, 2.07]
8 Dry mouth 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.16 [0.43, 3.11]
8.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.16 [0.43, 3.11]
9 Fatigue and drowsiness 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.14 [0.45, 2.87]
9.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.14 [0.45, 2.87]
10 Headache 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.30, 3.42]
10.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.02 [0.30, 3.42]
11 Body weakness or debility 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.38, 2.18]
11.1 RMT 1 262 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.38, 2.18]