Question · asked by 1 review

Tricyclic antidepressants vs MAOI: Withdrawals due to adverse events

Population
adults with panic disorder
Intervention
Tricyclic antidepressants
Comparison
MAOI
Outcome
Withdrawals due to adverse events

TCA showed no clear difference in number of dropouts due to adverse events compared with MAOI (low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
TCA vs MAOI
number of dropouts due to adverse events · adults with panic disorder
TCA showed no clear difference in number of dropouts due to adverse events compared with MAOI (low certainty).
Antidepressants and benzodiazepines for panic disorder in adults (2016) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.27 [0.5, 3.21]1 study · 135 participantsLow

Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.

The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Antidepressants and benzodiazepines for panic disorder in adults
2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedNot extractedNot assessed

The same intervention and outcome, asked in another population or against another comparator.

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