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

Comparison 27. PERPHENAZINE vs THIOTHIXENE.

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 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.06, 15.48]
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 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.93, 1.83]
3 Behaviour: 1. Behaviour subscale of the Psychiatric Rating Scale: no better or worse 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.18 [0.90, 1.55]
4 Adverse events: Movement disorders 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1 akathisia ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.58 [0.25, 1.34]
4.2 ataxia ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.21, 4.68]
4.3 dyskinesia ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.5 [0.26, 8.53]
4.4 parkinsonism ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.8 [0.48, 1.32]
4.5 use of antiparkinsonian drugs ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.18 [0.81, 1.73]
5 Other adverse events: 1. Anticholinergic 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 blurred vision ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.29 [0.06, 1.30]
5.2 dry mouth ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.38, 2.61]
6 Other adverse events: 2. Arousal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6.1 insomnia ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.71 [0.39, 1.29]
6.2 need of additional benzodiazepines ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.21, 4.68]
6.3 sleepiness/sedation ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.9 [0.41, 1.99]
7 Other adverse events: 3. At least one 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.90 [0.68, 1.20]
8 Other adverse events: 4. Cardiovascular 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.1 faintness, dizziness, weakness ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9 Other adverse events: 5. Central nervous system 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
9.1 disturbance of consciousness ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9.2 headache ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.19, 21.24]
9.3 paraesthesia ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 5.0 [0.25, 101.18]
10 Other adverse events: 6. Gastrointestinal 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
10.1 constipation ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.2 [0.40, 3.64]
10.2 icterus ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.96]
10.3 loss of appetite ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.35, 2.20]
10.4 nausea and vomiting ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Other adverse events: 7. Skin 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11.1 rash ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 71.65]
12 Other adverse events: 8. Genitourinary 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
12.1 micturition disturbances ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
13 Other adverse events: 9. Others 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
13.1 cramps ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.96]
13.2 sweating ‐ short term 1 86 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.06, 15.48]