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. 2015 Mar 6;2015(3):CD003443. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003443.pub3

Comparison 17. PERPHENAZINE vs METHYPERIDOL.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Leaving the study early: 1. Any reason 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.35, 2.83]
2 Leaving the study early: 2. Due to adverse events 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 4.0 [0.47, 34.20]
3 Global state: 1. Change over time ‐ no better or deterioration (ITT) 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.05 [0.68, 1.64]
4 Behaviour: 1. Behaviour subscale of the Psychiatric Rating Scale: no better or worse 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.61, 1.26]
5 Adverse events: Movement disorders 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 akathisia ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.25 [0.36, 4.31]
5.2 ataxia ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5.3 dyskinesia ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.2 [0.02, 1.63]
5.4 parkinsonism ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.8 [0.35, 1.81]
6 Other adverse events: 1. Anticholinergic 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6.1 blurred vision ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.2 [0.01, 4.04]
6.2 dry mouth ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.19, 21.16]
7 Other adverse events: 2. Arousal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 insomnia ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.28, 1.47]
7.2 sleepiness/sedation ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.5 [0.10, 2.57]
8 Other adverse events: 3. At least one 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.1 short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.96 [0.70, 1.33]
9 Other adverse events: 4. Central nervous system 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
9.1 disturbance of consciousness ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9.2 headache ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.06, 15.43]
9.3 paraesthesia ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9.4 vertigo ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.94]
10 Other adverse events: 5. Gastrointestinal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
10.1 constipation ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.94]
10.2 icterus ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.3 loss of appetite ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.6 [0.15, 2.34]
10.4 nausea and vomiting ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.5 [0.27, 8.49]
11 Other adverse events: 6. Skin 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.1 rash ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.06, 15.43]
12 Other adverse events: 7. Genitourinary 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
12.1 micturition disturbances ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.94]
13 Other adverse events: 8. Others 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
13.1 cramps ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
13.2 sweating ‐ short term 1 78 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]