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Meta-Analysis
. 2014 Apr 3;2014(4):CD006531.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006531.pub2.

Paroxetine versus other anti-depressive agents for depression

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Meta-Analysis

Paroxetine versus other anti-depressive agents for depression

Marianna Purgato et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Background: Paroxetine is the most potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin of all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and has been studied in many randomised controlled trials (RCTs). However, these comparative studies provided contrasting findings and systematic reviews of RCTs have always considered the SSRIs as a group, and evidence applicable to this group of drugs might not be applicable to paroxetine alone. The present systematic review assessed the efficacy and tolerability profile of paroxetine in comparison with tricyclics (TCAs), SSRIs and newer or non-conventional agents.

Objectives: 1. To determine the efficacy of paroxetine in comparison with other anti-depressive agents in alleviating the acute symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.2. To review acceptability of treatment with paroxetine in comparison with other anti-depressive agents.3. To investigate the adverse effects of paroxetine in comparison with other anti-depressive agents.

Search methods: We searched the Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Review Group's Specialized Register (CCDANCTR, to 30 September 2012), which includes relevant randomised controlled trials from the following bibliographic databases: The Cochrane Library (all years), EMBASE (1974 to date), MEDLINE (1950 to date) and PsycINFO (1967 to date). Reference lists of relevant papers and previous systematic reviews were handsearched. Pharmaceutical companies marketing paroxetine and experts in this field were contacted for supplemental data.

Selection criteria: All randomised controlled trials allocating participants with major depression to paroxetine versus any other antidepressants (ADs), both conventional (such as TCAs, SSRIs) and newer or non-conventional (such as hypericum). For trials which had a cross-over design, only results from the first randomisation period were considered.

Data collection and analysis: Two review authors independently checked eligibility and extracted data using a standard form. Data were then entered in RevMan 5.2 with a double-entry procedure. Information extracted included study and participant characteristics, intervention details, settings and efficacy, acceptability and tolerability measures.

Main results: A total of 115 randomised controlled trials (26,134 participants) were included. In 54 studies paroxetine was compared with older ADs, in 21 studies with another SSRI, and in 40 studies with a newer or non-conventional antidepressant other than SSRIs. For the primary outcome (patients who responded to treatment), paroxetine was more effective than reboxetine at increasing patients who responded early to treatment (Odds Ratio (OR): 0.66, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.50 to 0.87, number needed to treat to provide benefit (NNTb) = 16, 95% CI 10 to 50, at one to four weeks, 3 RCTs, 1375 participants, moderate quality of evidence), and less effective than mirtazapine (OR: 2.39, 95% CI 1.42 to 4.02, NNTb = 8, 95% CI 5 to 14, at one to four weeks, 3 RCTs, 726 participants, moderate quality of evidence). Paroxetine was less effective than citalopram in improving response to treatment (OR: 1.54, 95% CI 1.04 to 2.28, NNTb = 9, 95% CI 5 to 102, at six to 12 weeks, 1 RCT, 406 participants, moderate quality of evidence). We found no clear evidence that paroxetine was more or less effective compared with other antidepressants at increasing response to treatment at acute (six to 12 weeks), early (one to four weeks), or longer term follow-up (four to six months). Paroxetine was associated with a lower rate of adverse events than amitriptyline, imipramine and older ADs as a class, but was less well tolerated than agomelatine and hypericum. Included studies were generally at unclear or high risk of bias due to poor reporting of allocation concealment and blinding of outcome assessment, and incomplete reporting of outcomes.

Authors' conclusions: Some possibly clinically meaningful differences between paroxetine and other ADs exist, but no definitive conclusions can be drawn from these findings. In terms of response, there was a moderate quality of evidence that citalopram was better than paroxetine in the acute phase (six to 12 weeks), although only one study contributed data. In terms of early response to treatment (one to four weeks) there was moderate quality of evidence that mirtazapine was better than paroxetine and that paroxetine was better than reboxetine. However there was no clear evidence that paroxetine was better or worse compared with other antidepressants at increasing response to treatment at any time point. Even if some differences were identified, the findings from this review are better thought as hypothesis forming rather than hypothesis testing and it would be reassuring to see the conclusions replicated in future trials. Finally, most of included studies were at unclear or high risk of bias, and were sponsored by the drug industry. The potential for overestimation of treatment effect due to sponsorship bias should be borne in mind.

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Conflict of interest statement

MP, CG, DP, CT, LRM, CR, CB, AC: none.

TAF has received honoraria for speaking at CME meetings sponsored by Asahi Kasei, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Mochida, MSD, Otsuka, Pfizer, Shionogi and Tanabe‐Mitsubishi. He is diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He has received royalties from Igaku‐Shoin, Seiwa‐Shoten and Nihon Bunka Kagaku‐sha. He is on advisory board for Sekisui Chemicals and Takeda Science Foundation. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and the Japan Foundation for Neuroscience and Mental Health have funded his research projects.

NW has received research grants from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture; and from the Japanese Ministry of the Health, Labour and Welfare. He has also received speaking fees and research funds from Asahi Kasei, Dai‐Nippon Sumitomo, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, MSD, Otsuka, Pfizer and Schering‐Plough.

Figures

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Flow diagram.
2
2
'Risk of bias' summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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3
'Risk of bias' graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.
1.1
1.1. Analysis
Comparison 1 Failure to respond at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
1.2
1.2. Analysis
Comparison 1 Failure to respond at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
1.3
1.3. Analysis
Comparison 1 Failure to respond at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
2.1
2.1. Analysis
Comparison 2 Failure to respond (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
2.2
2.2. Analysis
Comparison 2 Failure to respond (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
2.3
2.3. Analysis
Comparison 2 Failure to respond (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
3.1
3.1. Analysis
Comparison 3 Failure to respond (at 16 ‐ 24 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
3.2
3.2. Analysis
Comparison 3 Failure to respond (at 16 ‐ 24 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
4.1
4.1. Analysis
Comparison 4 Failure to remit at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
4.2
4.2. Analysis
Comparison 4 Failure to remit at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
4.3
4.3. Analysis
Comparison 4 Failure to remit at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
5.1
5.1. Analysis
Comparison 5 Failure to remit (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
5.2
5.2. Analysis
Comparison 5 Failure to remit (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
5.3
5.3. Analysis
Comparison 5 Failure to remit (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
6.1
6.1. Analysis
Comparison 6 Failure to remit (at 16 ‐ 24 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
7.1
7.1. Analysis
Comparison 7 Standardized mean difference at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
7.2
7.2. Analysis
Comparison 7 Standardized mean difference at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
7.3
7.3. Analysis
Comparison 7 Standardized mean difference at endpoint (6 ‐ 12 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
8.1
8.1. Analysis
Comparison 8 Standardized mean difference (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
8.2
8.2. Analysis
Comparison 8 Standardized mean difference (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
8.3
8.3. Analysis
Comparison 8 Standardized mean difference (at 1 ‐ 4 weeks), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
9.1
9.1. Analysis
Comparison 9 Standardized mean difference (at 16 ‐ 24 weeks), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
9.2
9.2. Analysis
Comparison 9 Standardized mean difference (at 16 ‐ 24 weeks), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
10.1
10.1. Analysis
Comparison 10 Failure to complete (any cause), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
10.2
10.2. Analysis
Comparison 10 Failure to complete (any cause), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
10.3
10.3. Analysis
Comparison 10 Failure to complete (any cause), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
11.1
11.1. Analysis
Comparison 11 Failure to complete (due to inefficacy), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
11.2
11.2. Analysis
Comparison 11 Failure to complete (due to inefficacy), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
11.3
11.3. Analysis
Comparison 11 Failure to complete (due to inefficacy), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
12.1
12.1. Analysis
Comparison 12 Failure to complete (due to side effects), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
12.2
12.2. Analysis
Comparison 12 Failure to complete (due to side effects), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
12.3
12.3. Analysis
Comparison 12 Failure to complete (due to side effects), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
13.1
13.1. Analysis
Comparison 13 SE ‐ Participants with at least one TEAE, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
13.2
13.2. Analysis
Comparison 13 SE ‐ Participants with at least one TEAE, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
13.3
13.3. Analysis
Comparison 13 SE ‐ Participants with at least one TEAE, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
14.1
14.1. Analysis
Comparison 14 SE ‐ Abnormal dreams, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
14.2
14.2. Analysis
Comparison 14 SE ‐ Abnormal dreams, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
14.3
14.3. Analysis
Comparison 14 SE ‐ Abnormal dreams, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
15.1
15.1. Analysis
Comparison 15 SE ‐ Abnormal laboratory values, Outcome 1 Abnormal white blood cells.
15.2
15.2. Analysis
Comparison 15 SE ‐ Abnormal laboratory values, Outcome 2 Leucocytosis.
15.3
15.3. Analysis
Comparison 15 SE ‐ Abnormal laboratory values, Outcome 3 ALT/AST increase.
15.4
15.4. Analysis
Comparison 15 SE ‐ Abnormal laboratory values, Outcome 4 NOS.
16.1
16.1. Analysis
Comparison 16 SE ‐ Abnormal thinking, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
17.1
17.1. Analysis
Comparison 17 SE ‐ Accidental injury, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
17.2
17.2. Analysis
Comparison 17 SE ‐ Accidental injury, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
18.1
18.1. Analysis
Comparison 18 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
18.2
18.2. Analysis
Comparison 18 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
18.3
18.3. Analysis
Comparison 18 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
19.1
19.1. Analysis
Comparison 19 SE ‐ Akathisia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
19.2
19.2. Analysis
Comparison 19 SE ‐ Akathisia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
20.1
20.1. Analysis
Comparison 20 SE ‐ Anorexia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
20.2
20.2. Analysis
Comparison 20 SE ‐ Anorexia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
21.1
21.1. Analysis
Comparison 21 SE ‐ Anticholinergic, Outcome 1 paroxetine versus older ADs.
21.2
21.2. Analysis
Comparison 21 SE ‐ Anticholinergic, Outcome 2 paroxerine versus other SSRIs.
22.1
22.1. Analysis
Comparison 22 SE ‐ Appetite decreased, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
22.2
22.2. Analysis
Comparison 22 SE ‐ Appetite decreased, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
22.3
22.3. Analysis
Comparison 22 SE ‐ Appetite decreased, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
23.1
23.1. Analysis
Comparison 23 SE ‐ Appetite increased, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
24.1
24.1. Analysis
Comparison 24 SE ‐ Asthenia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
24.2
24.2. Analysis
Comparison 24 SE ‐ Asthenia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
24.3
24.3. Analysis
Comparison 24 SE ‐ Asthenia, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer ADs.
25.1
25.1. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 1 Euphoria.
25.2
25.2. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 2 Hostility.
25.3
25.3. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 3 Impulsive.
25.4
25.4. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 4 Irritability.
25.5
25.5. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 5 Paranoid reaction.
25.6
25.6. Analysis
Comparison 25 SE ‐ Behaviour, Outcome 6 Psychotic symptoms.
26.1
26.1. Analysis
Comparison 26 SE ‐ Body as a whole, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
26.2
26.2. Analysis
Comparison 26 SE ‐ Body as a whole, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
27.1
27.1. Analysis
Comparison 27 SE ‐ Bronchitis, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
27.2
27.2. Analysis
Comparison 27 SE ‐ Bronchitis, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
28.1
28.1. Analysis
Comparison 28 SE ‐ Cardiovascular system, Outcome 1 Syncope.
28.2
28.2. Analysis
Comparison 28 SE ‐ Cardiovascular system, Outcome 2 NOS.
29.1
29.1. Analysis
Comparison 29 SE ‐ Chills, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
30.1
30.1. Analysis
Comparison 30 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
30.2
30.2. Analysis
Comparison 30 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
31.1
31.1. Analysis
Comparison 31 SE ‐ Constipation, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
31.2
31.2. Analysis
Comparison 31 SE ‐ Constipation, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
31.3
31.3. Analysis
Comparison 31 SE ‐ Constipation, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
32.1
32.1. Analysis
Comparison 32 SE ‐ Cough, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
32.2
32.2. Analysis
Comparison 32 SE ‐ Cough, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
33.1
33.1. Analysis
Comparison 33 SE ‐ Delirium, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
33.2
33.2. Analysis
Comparison 33 SE ‐ Delirium, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
34.1
34.1. Analysis
Comparison 34 SE ‐ Depersonalization, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
34.2
34.2. Analysis
Comparison 34 SE ‐ Depersonalization, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
34.3
34.3. Analysis
Comparison 34 SE ‐ Depersonalization, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
35.1
35.1. Analysis
Comparison 35 SE ‐ Depression, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
35.2
35.2. Analysis
Comparison 35 SE ‐ Depression, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
35.3
35.3. Analysis
Comparison 35 SE ‐ Depression, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
36.1
36.1. Analysis
Comparison 36 SE ‐ Diarrhoea, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
36.2
36.2. Analysis
Comparison 36 SE ‐ Diarrhoea, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
36.3
36.3. Analysis
Comparison 36 SE ‐ Diarrhoea, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
37.1
37.1. Analysis
Comparison 37 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
37.2
37.2. Analysis
Comparison 37 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
37.3
37.3. Analysis
Comparison 37 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
38.1
38.1. Analysis
Comparison 38 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
38.2
38.2. Analysis
Comparison 38 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
38.3
38.3. Analysis
Comparison 38 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
39.1
39.1. Analysis
Comparison 39 SE ‐ Dyspepsia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
39.2
39.2. Analysis
Comparison 39 SE ‐ Dyspepsia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
39.3
39.3. Analysis
Comparison 39 SE ‐ Dyspepsia, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
40.1
40.1. Analysis
Comparison 40 SE ‐ Dyspnea, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
40.2
40.2. Analysis
Comparison 40 SE ‐ Dyspnea, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
40.3
40.3. Analysis
Comparison 40 SE ‐ Dyspnea, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
41.1
41.1. Analysis
Comparison 41 SE ‐ ECG abnormailities, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
42.1
42.1. Analysis
Comparison 42 SE ‐ Emotional lability, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
42.2
42.2. Analysis
Comparison 42 SE ‐ Emotional lability, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
42.3
42.3. Analysis
Comparison 42 SE ‐ Emotional lability, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
43.1
43.1. Analysis
Comparison 43 SE ‐ Fatigue, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
43.2
43.2. Analysis
Comparison 43 SE ‐ Fatigue, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
43.3
43.3. Analysis
Comparison 43 SE ‐ Fatigue, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
44.1
44.1. Analysis
Comparison 44 SE ‐ Fever, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
44.2
44.2. Analysis
Comparison 44 SE ‐ Fever, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
45.1
45.1. Analysis
Comparison 45 SE ‐ Flatulence, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
45.2
45.2. Analysis
Comparison 45 SE ‐ Flatulence, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
45.3
45.3. Analysis
Comparison 45 SE ‐ Flatulence, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
46.1
46.1. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 1 Appendicitis.
46.2
46.2. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 2 Cholelithiasis.
46.3
46.3. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 3 Colitis.
46.4
46.4. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 4 Eructation.
46.5
46.5. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 5 Melena.
46.6
46.6. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 6 Gastritis.
46.7
46.7. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 7 Gastroenteritis.
46.8
46.8. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 8 Intestinal obstruction.
46.9
46.9. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 9 Intestinal perforation.
46.10
46.10. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 10 Peptic ulcer hemorrhage.
46.11
46.11. Analysis
Comparison 46 SE ‐ Gastrointestinal disorder, Outcome 11 NOS.
47.1
47.1. Analysis
Comparison 47 SE ‐ Gynecological, Outcome 1 Dysmenorrhea.
47.2
47.2. Analysis
Comparison 47 SE ‐ Gynecological, Outcome 2 Mestrual disorder.
47.3
47.3. Analysis
Comparison 47 SE ‐ Gynecological, Outcome 3 Vaginal moniliasis.
47.4
47.4. Analysis
Comparison 47 SE ‐ Gynecological, Outcome 4 Ectopic pregnancy.
47.5
47.5. Analysis
Comparison 47 SE ‐ Gynecological, Outcome 5 Polycystic granuloma.
48.1
48.1. Analysis
Comparison 48 SE ‐ Headache, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
48.2
48.2. Analysis
Comparison 48 SE ‐ Headache, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
48.3
48.3. Analysis
Comparison 48 SE ‐ Headache, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
49.1
49.1. Analysis
Comparison 49 SE ‐ Hypertension, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
49.2
49.2. Analysis
Comparison 49 SE ‐ Hypertension, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
49.3
49.3. Analysis
Comparison 49 SE ‐ Hypertension, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
50.1
50.1. Analysis
Comparison 50 SE ‐ Hypotension, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
50.2
50.2. Analysis
Comparison 50 SE ‐ Hypotension, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
50.3
50.3. Analysis
Comparison 50 SE ‐ Hypotension, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
50.4
50.4. Analysis
Comparison 50 SE ‐ Hypotension, Outcome 4 Postural hypotension.
51.1
51.1. Analysis
Comparison 51 SE ‐ Hypertonia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
52.1
52.1. Analysis
Comparison 52 SE ‐ Infection, Outcome 1 Meningitis.
52.2
52.2. Analysis
Comparison 52 SE ‐ Infection, Outcome 2 Otitis media.
52.3
52.3. Analysis
Comparison 52 SE ‐ Infection, Outcome 3 Respiratory upper.
52.4
52.4. Analysis
Comparison 52 SE ‐ Infection, Outcome 4 Urinary.
52.5
52.5. Analysis
Comparison 52 SE ‐ Infection, Outcome 5 NOS.
53.1
53.1. Analysis
Comparison 53 SE ‐ Influenza‐like symptoms, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
54.1
54.1. Analysis
Comparison 54 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
54.2
54.2. Analysis
Comparison 54 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
54.3
54.3. Analysis
Comparison 54 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
55.1
55.1. Analysis
Comparison 55 SE ‐ Metabolic and nutritional system, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
55.2
55.2. Analysis
Comparison 55 SE ‐ Metabolic and nutritional system, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
55.3
55.3. Analysis
Comparison 55 SE ‐ Metabolic and nutritional system, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
56.1
56.1. Analysis
Comparison 56 SE ‐ Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
56.2
56.2. Analysis
Comparison 56 SE ‐ Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
57.1
57.1. Analysis
Comparison 57 SE ‐ Myalgia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
57.2
57.2. Analysis
Comparison 57 SE ‐ Myalgia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
58.1
58.1. Analysis
Comparison 58 SE ‐ Nervousness, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
58.2
58.2. Analysis
Comparison 58 SE ‐ Nervousness, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
58.3
58.3. Analysis
Comparison 58 SE ‐ Nervousness, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
59.1
59.1. Analysis
Comparison 59 SE ‐ Nausea/vomiting, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
59.2
59.2. Analysis
Comparison 59 SE ‐ Nausea/vomiting, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
59.3
59.3. Analysis
Comparison 59 SE ‐ Nausea/vomiting, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
60.1
60.1. Analysis
Comparison 60 SE ‐ Neoplasm, Outcome 1 Basal cell carcinoma.
60.2
60.2. Analysis
Comparison 60 SE ‐ Neoplasm, Outcome 2 Bone.
60.3
60.3. Analysis
Comparison 60 SE ‐ Neoplasm, Outcome 3 Meningioma.
60.4
60.4. Analysis
Comparison 60 SE ‐ Neoplasm, Outcome 4 Pulmonary.
60.5
60.5. Analysis
Comparison 60 SE ‐ Neoplasm, Outcome 5 NOS.
61.1
61.1. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 1 Amnesia.
61.2
61.2. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 2 Concentration impaired.
61.3
61.3. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 3 Hyperesthesia.
61.4
61.4. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 4 Parkinsonism.
61.5
61.5. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 5 Seizure.
61.6
61.6. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 6 Stroke.
61.7
61.7. Analysis
Comparison 61 SE ‐ Nervous system, Outcome 7 NOS.
62.1
62.1. Analysis
Comparison 62 SE ‐ Pain (back), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
62.2
62.2. Analysis
Comparison 62 SE ‐ Pain (back), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
62.3
62.3. Analysis
Comparison 62 SE ‐ Pain (back), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
63.1
63.1. Analysis
Comparison 63 SE ‐ Pain (chest), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
63.2
63.2. Analysis
Comparison 63 SE ‐ Pain (chest), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
63.3
63.3. Analysis
Comparison 63 SE ‐ Pain (chest), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
64.1
64.1. Analysis
Comparison 64 SE ‐ Pain (abdominal), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
64.2
64.2. Analysis
Comparison 64 SE ‐ Pain (abdominal), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
64.3
64.3. Analysis
Comparison 64 SE ‐ Pain (abdominal), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
65.1
65.1. Analysis
Comparison 65 SE ‐ Pain (general), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
65.2
65.2. Analysis
Comparison 65 SE ‐ Pain (general), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
65.3
65.3. Analysis
Comparison 65 SE ‐ Pain (general), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
66.1
66.1. Analysis
Comparison 66 SE ‐ Pain (neck), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
67.1
67.1. Analysis
Comparison 67 SE ‐ Palpitations, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
67.2
67.2. Analysis
Comparison 67 SE ‐ Palpitations, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
67.3
67.3. Analysis
Comparison 67 SE ‐ Palpitations, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
68.1
68.1. Analysis
Comparison 68 SE ‐ Paraesthesia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
68.2
68.2. Analysis
Comparison 68 SE ‐ Paraesthesia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
68.3
68.3. Analysis
Comparison 68 SE ‐ Paraesthesia, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
69.1
69.1. Analysis
Comparison 69 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
69.2
69.2. Analysis
Comparison 69 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
69.3
69.3. Analysis
Comparison 69 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
70.1
70.1. Analysis
Comparison 70 SE ‐ Pruritus, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
70.2
70.2. Analysis
Comparison 70 SE ‐ Pruritus, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
71.1
71.1. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 1 Abdomen enlarged.
71.2
71.2. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 2 Acute pyelonephritis.
71.3
71.3. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 3 Alcohol abuse.
71.4
71.4. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 4 Angina attack.
71.5
71.5. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 5 Coronary artery disorder.
71.6
71.6. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 6 Deep thrombophlebitis.
71.7
71.7. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 7 Edema generalized.
71.8
71.8. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 8 Balance difficulty.
71.9
71.9. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 9 Enucleation of eyeball.
71.10
71.10. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 10 Epistaxis.
71.11
71.11. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 11 Falls.
71.12
71.12. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 12 Hiccup.
71.13
71.13. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 13 Hot flushes.
71.14
71.14. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 14 Hyperkinesia.
71.15
71.15. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 15 Incoordination.
71.16
71.16. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 16 Irregular pulse.
71.17
71.17. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 17 Light headedness.
71.18
71.18. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 18 Malaise.
71.19
71.19. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 19 Overdose.
71.20
71.20. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 20 Peripheal vascular disorder.
71.21
71.21. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 21 Pregnancy.
71.22
71.22. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 22 Psychosomatic disorders.
71.23
71.23. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 23 Renal failure.
71.24
71.24. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 24 Stage 1 coma.
71.25
71.25. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 25 Tooth disorder.
71.26
71.26. Analysis
Comparison 71 SE ‐ RARE, Outcome 26 Voice alteration.
72.1
72.1. Analysis
Comparison 72 SE ‐ Rash, itching, allergic reactions, Outcome 1 Paroxetine verus older ADs.
72.2
72.2. Analysis
Comparison 72 SE ‐ Rash, itching, allergic reactions, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
72.3
72.3. Analysis
Comparison 72 SE ‐ Rash, itching, allergic reactions, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
73.1
73.1. Analysis
Comparison 73 SE ‐ Respiratory disorder, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
73.2
73.2. Analysis
Comparison 73 SE ‐ Respiratory disorder, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
74.1
74.1. Analysis
Comparison 74 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
74.2
74.2. Analysis
Comparison 74 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
75.1
75.1. Analysis
Comparison 75 SE ‐ Rhinitis, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
75.2
75.2. Analysis
Comparison 75 SE ‐ Rhinitis, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
75.3
75.3. Analysis
Comparison 75 SE ‐ Rhinitis, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
76.1
76.1. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 1 Anorgasmia.
76.2
76.2. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 2 Ejaculation disorder.
76.3
76.3. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 3 Impotence.
76.4
76.4. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 4 Libido decreased.
76.5
76.5. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 5 Penis disorder.
76.6
76.6. Analysis
Comparison 76 SE ‐ Sexual problems, Outcome 6 NOS.
77.1
77.1. Analysis
Comparison 77 SE ‐ Skin and appendages, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
77.2
77.2. Analysis
Comparison 77 SE ‐ Skin and appendages, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
77.3
77.3. Analysis
Comparison 77 SE ‐ Skin and appendages, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
78.1
78.1. Analysis
Comparison 78 SE ‐ Sleep disorders, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
78.2
78.2. Analysis
Comparison 78 SE ‐ Sleep disorders, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
79.1
79.1. Analysis
Comparison 79 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
79.2
79.2. Analysis
Comparison 79 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
79.3
79.3. Analysis
Comparison 79 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
80.1
80.1. Analysis
Comparison 80 SE ‐ Sinusitis, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
81.1
81.1. Analysis
Comparison 81 SE ‐ Special senses, Outcome 1 NOS.
81.2
81.2. Analysis
Comparison 81 SE ‐ Special senses, Outcome 2 Taste perversion.
81.3
81.3. Analysis
Comparison 81 SE ‐ Special senses, Outcome 3 Auditory disorders.
82.1
82.1. Analysis
Comparison 82 SE ‐ Surgical procedure, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
82.2
82.2. Analysis
Comparison 82 SE ‐ Surgical procedure, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
83.1
83.1. Analysis
Comparison 83 SE ‐ Sweating, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
83.2
83.2. Analysis
Comparison 83 SE ‐ Sweating, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
83.3
83.3. Analysis
Comparison 83 SE ‐ Sweating, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
84.1
84.1. Analysis
Comparison 84 SE ‐ Tachycardia, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
84.2
84.2. Analysis
Comparison 84 SE ‐ Tachycardia, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
84.3
84.3. Analysis
Comparison 84 SE ‐ Tachycardia, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
85.1
85.1. Analysis
Comparison 85 SE ‐ Tension, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
86.1
86.1. Analysis
Comparison 86 SE ‐ Thirst, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
87.1
87.1. Analysis
Comparison 87 SE ‐ Tinnitus, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
87.2
87.2. Analysis
Comparison 87 SE ‐ Tinnitus, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
88.1
88.1. Analysis
Comparison 88 SE ‐ Tremor, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
88.2
88.2. Analysis
Comparison 88 SE ‐ Tremor, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
88.3
88.3. Analysis
Comparison 88 SE ‐ Tremor, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
89.1
89.1. Analysis
Comparison 89 SE ‐ Upper respiratory tract infection, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
90.1
90.1. Analysis
Comparison 90 SE ‐ Urination/Urogenital problems, Outcome 1 Difficulty micturating.
90.2
90.2. Analysis
Comparison 90 SE ‐ Urination/Urogenital problems, Outcome 2 Dysuria.
90.3
90.3. Analysis
Comparison 90 SE ‐ Urination/Urogenital problems, Outcome 3 Urination frequency.
90.4
90.4. Analysis
Comparison 90 SE ‐ Urination/Urogenital problems, Outcome 4 Urinary retention.
90.5
90.5. Analysis
Comparison 90 SE ‐ Urination/Urogenital problems, Outcome 5 Not Otherwise Specified.
91.1
91.1. Analysis
Comparison 91 SE ‐ Visual problems (accommodation disorders, amblyopia, blepharoptosis, blurred vision, detached retina, dry eye, eye strain, mydriasis), Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
91.2
91.2. Analysis
Comparison 91 SE ‐ Visual problems (accommodation disorders, amblyopia, blepharoptosis, blurred vision, detached retina, dry eye, eye strain, mydriasis), Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus SSRIs.
91.3
91.3. Analysis
Comparison 91 SE ‐ Visual problems (accommodation disorders, amblyopia, blepharoptosis, blurred vision, detached retina, dry eye, eye strain, mydriasis), Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
92.1
92.1. Analysis
Comparison 92 SE ‐ Vertigo, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
92.2
92.2. Analysis
Comparison 92 SE ‐ Vertigo, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
92.3
92.3. Analysis
Comparison 92 SE ‐ Vertigo, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
93.1
93.1. Analysis
Comparison 93 SE ‐ Weight gain, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
93.2
93.2. Analysis
Comparison 93 SE ‐ Weight gain, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
93.3
93.3. Analysis
Comparison 93 SE ‐ Weight gain, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
94.1
94.1. Analysis
Comparison 94 SE ‐ Weight loss, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
94.2
94.2. Analysis
Comparison 94 SE ‐ Weight loss, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus other SSRIs.
94.3
94.3. Analysis
Comparison 94 SE ‐ Weight loss, Outcome 3 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
95.1
95.1. Analysis
Comparison 95 SE ‐ Yawning, Outcome 1 Paroxetine versus older ADs.
95.2
95.2. Analysis
Comparison 95 SE ‐ Yawning, Outcome 2 Paroxetine versus newer or non‐conventional ADs.
96.1
96.1. Analysis
Comparison 96 Deaths, suicide and suicidality, Outcome 1 Suicide ‐ attempted.
96.2
96.2. Analysis
Comparison 96 Deaths, suicide and suicidality, Outcome 2 Suicide ‐ completed.
96.3
96.3. Analysis
Comparison 96 Deaths, suicide and suicidality, Outcome 3 Suicide ‐ tendency/ideation.
96.4
96.4. Analysis
Comparison 96 Deaths, suicide and suicidality, Outcome 4 Deaths (any cause).

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Hicks 2002 {published data only}
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Hutchinson 1992 {published data only}
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Hwang 2004 {published data only}
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Katz 2004 {published data only}
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Kennedy 2004 {published and unpublished data}
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Laghrissi‐Thode 1995 {published data only}
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Laursen 1985 {published and unpublished data}
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Lee 2007 (HMCV) {published data only}
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Lepine 2001 {published data only}
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Loo 2002 {published data only}
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M/2020/0047 {unpublished data only}
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M/2020/0052 {unpublished data only}
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Mc Partlin 1998 {published data only}
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Montgomery 2004 {published data only}
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Moon 1996 {published and unpublished data}
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Mulsant 1999 {published data only}
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MY‐1045/BRL‐029060/1 {unpublished data only}
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NCT00463242 {published and unpublished data}
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Nielsen 1991 {published data only}
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Ohrberg 1992 {published and unpublished data}
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Ontiveros 1994 {published and unpublished data}
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Owens 2008 {published data only}
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PAR MDUK 032 {unpublished data only}
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Pelicier 1993 {published and unpublished data}
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Perahia 2006 (HMAY B) {published and unpublished data}
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Peselow 1989 {published and unpublished data}
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Ravindran 1997 {published and unpublished data}
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Sacchetti 2002 {published and unpublished data}
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SBK‐115 1998 {unpublished data only}
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Schatzberg 2002 {published data only}
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Schnyder 1996 {published data only}
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Sechter 2004 {published data only}
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SER‐CHN‐1 {unpublished data only}
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Shillingford 1990 {unpublished data only}
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Shinkai 2004 {published data only}
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Shrivastava 1992 {published and unpublished data}
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Staner 1995 {published data only}
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Steinmeyer 1992 {published data only}
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Stott 1993 {published data only}
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Stuppaeck 1994 {published data only}
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Szegedi 1995 {published and unpublished data}
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Wade 2003 {published data only}
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