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. 2021 Mar 21;2021(3):CD012799. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012799.pub2

Comparison 4. Subgroup analysis: different doses of dapoxetine.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
4.1 Participant perception of change with treatment 4 3214 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.87 [1.66, 2.10]
4.1.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 1 508 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.87 [1.37, 2.54]
4.1.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 2 1021 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.00 [1.33, 3.01]
4.1.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 1 500 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.68 [1.23, 2.30]
4.1.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 2 1185 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.98 [1.58, 2.48]
4.2 Participant satisfaction with intercourse 3 2968 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.53 [1.37, 1.71]
4.2.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 1 500 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.41 [1.08, 1.85]
4.2.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 1 1309 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.59 [1.33, 1.90]
4.2.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 1 507 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.39 [1.07, 1.82]
4.2.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 1 652 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.61 [1.32, 1.98]
4.3 Study withdrawal due to adverse events 7 6378 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 4.54 [2.89, 7.14]
4.3.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 1 533 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.03 [0.37, 25.01]
4.3.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 3 2390 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.44 [1.06, 5.59]
4.3.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 3 916 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 8.76 [2.10, 36.49]
4.3.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 3 2539 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 6.51 [3.64, 11.66]
4.4 Perceived control over ejaculation 3 4273 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.29 [1.72, 3.05]
4.4.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 1 500 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.79 [1.26, 2.53]
4.4.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 1 1305 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 3.70 [2.72, 5.04]
4.4.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 1 507 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.78 [1.26, 2.52]
4.4.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 2 1961 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.28 [1.65, 3.16]
4.5 Participant distress about PE 1 652 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.54 [1.26, 1.88]
4.5.1 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 1 652 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.54 [1.26, 1.88]
4.6 Relationship difficulties 1 652 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.20 [1.07, 1.34]
4.6.1 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 1 652 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.20 [1.07, 1.34]
4.7 Adverse events 6 3818 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.74 [1.46, 2.07]
4.7.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 2 1028 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.64 [1.30, 2.07]
4.7.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 1 581 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.47 [1.20, 1.79]
4.7.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 3 891 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 2.73 [2.03, 3.66]
4.7.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 2 1318 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.56 [1.23, 1.99]
4.8 Intravaginal ejaculatory latency time 4 5173 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.48 [1.20, 1.75]
4.8.1 Dapoxetine 30 mg daily 1 502 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.80 [1.27, 2.33]
4.8.2 Dapoxetine 30 mg on‐demand 3 2329 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.37 [0.86, 1.89]
4.8.3 Dapoxetine 60 mg daily 1 504 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.50 [0.98, 2.02]
4.8.4 Dapoxetine 60 mg on‐demand 2 1838 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.53 [1.09, 1.97]