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. 2006 Jul 19;2006(3):CD006115. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006115

Comparison 4. Buspirone vs benzodiazepine.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 HAM‐A score, buspirone vs diazepam 1 19 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.20 [‐7.45, 7.05]
1.2 Buspirone vs diazepam 1 19 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.20 [‐7.45, 7.05]
2 HAM‐A score, buspirone vs lorazepam 1 40 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.10 [0.29, 1.91]
2.1 Buspirone vs lorazepam 1 40 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.10 [0.29, 1.91]
3 HAM‐A score, buspirone vs alprazolam 1 39 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.10 [0.28, 1.92]
4 Number of people who drop out 12 1444 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [1.01, 1.52]
4.2 Buspirone vs benzodiazepine 12 1444 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.24 [1.01, 1.52]
5 Specific side effects, buspirone 9   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5.1 Nausea 3 304 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.84 [1.14, 7.09]
5.2 Decreased cognition 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.21 [0.01, 4.11]
5.3 Dizziness 3 295 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.28 [1.15, 4.54]
5.4 Headaches 3 573 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.41 [0.76, 2.63]
5.5 Restlessness 0 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5.6 Drowsiness 3 621 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.29 [0.21, 0.41]
5.7 Lethargy 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.08 [0.00, 1.34]
5.8 Lighheadedness 2 112 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.82 [0.27, 2.52]
5.9 Fatigue 4 476 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.24 [0.13, 0.45]
5.10 Infection 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.11 [0.21, 21.36]
5.11 Constipation 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.05 [0.07, 15.66]
5.12 Coryza 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.15 [0.14, 72.88]
5.13 Faintness 1 2 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5.14 Gastrintestinal distress 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.35 [0.02, 8.10]
5.15 Nervousness 2 248 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.17 [0.06, 0.47]
5.16 Tremor 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.21 [0.01, 4.11]
5.17 Weakness 2 285 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.42 [0.15, 1.12]
5.18 Depression 4 909 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.22 [0.12, 0.39]
5.19 Insomnia 1 209 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.14 [0.03, 0.63]
5.20 Dry mouth 3 338 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.52 [0.22, 1.26]
5.21 Sleepiness 2 92 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.34 [0.10, 1.17]
5.22 Tinnitus 1 19 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.73 [0.12, 59.57]
5.23 Unsteadiness 1 19 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.30 [0.01, 6.62]
5.24 Sleep Problems 1 66 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.25 [0.08, 0.81]