Table 7 Benzodiazepines versus typical antipsychotics – 7 trials, 206 participants
Main outcomes | Benz. | Control | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Not improved by 90 minutes | 20/72 | 32/75 | 0.64 (0.4–0.98) |
Needing another injection | 24/31 | 31/35 | 0.66 (0.42–1.02) |
Mental state: asleep – by 3 hours | 31/74 | 21/74 | 1.6 (0.99–2.5) |
Leaving the study early | 14/101 | 16/105 | 0.87 (0.5–1.5) |
Adverse effects: needing antiparkinsonian medication | 4/31 | 9/35 | 0.50 (0.2–1.5) |