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. 2006 Jan 25;2006(1):CD003491. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003491.pub2

Comparison 6. Related TCAs versus SSRIs.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Failed to recover 1 57 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.59 [1.07, 2.35]
2 Depression severity (HAM‐D Scale) 1 25 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 6.00 [‐0.34, 12.34]
3 Withdrawal due to side effects 4 174 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.07 [0.43, 2.70]
4 Total withdrawal rates 4 174 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.49 [0.74, 2.98]