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

Comparison 19. PERPHENAZINE vs PENFLURIDOL.

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 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.49 [0.20, 1.19]
2 Global state: 1. Change over time ‐ no better or deterioration (ITT) 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.64, 1.31]
3 Adverse events: Movement disorders 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 akathisia ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.66 [0.39, 1.11]
3.2 dyskinesia ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.82 [0.33, 2.05]
3.3 parkinsonism ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.13 [0.80, 1.60]
4 Other adverse events: 1. Anticholinergic 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1 blurred vision ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.06 [0.15, 7.24]
4.2 dry mouth ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.32 [0.57, 3.09]
5 Other adverse events: 2. Arousal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 drowsiness ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.98 [0.49, 1.94]
5.2 insomnia ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.97 [0.62, 1.52]
6 Other adverse events: 3. Cardiovascular 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6.1 angina pectoris ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.53 [0.17, 1.65]
6.2 faintness, dizziness, weakness ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.85 [0.50, 1.45]
6.3 palpitations ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.12 [0.02, 0.90]
7 Other adverse events: 4. Central nervous system 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 headache ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.79 [0.37, 1.72]
7.2 paraesthesia ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.53 [0.05, 5.66]
8 Other adverse events: 5. Gastrointestinal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.1 constipation ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.38 [0.66, 2.86]
8.2 loss of appetite ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.46, 1.77]
8.3 nausea and vomiting ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.85 [0.36, 1.98]
9 Other adverse events: 6. Skin 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
9.1 oedema 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.17 [0.13, 76.16]
9.2 pruritus ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.71 [0.12, 4.05]
9.3 rash ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.06 [0.07, 16.48]
10 Other adverse events: 7. Genitourinary 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
10.1 diminished sexual desire 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.2 increased sexual desire ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.3 micturition disturbances ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.06 [0.15, 7.24]
11 Other adverse events: 8. Others 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.1 sweating ‐ short term 1 105 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.71 [0.12, 4.05]