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Methodological quality graph: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item presented as percentages across all included studies.
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Methodological quality graph: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item presented as percentages across all included studies.

Methodological quality summary: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item for each included study
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Methodological quality summary: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item for each included study

Forest plot of comparison: 1 efficacy of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 1.1 Number of patients who did not show a response
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Forest plot of comparison: 1 efficacy of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 1.1 Number of patients who did not show a response

Forest plot of comparison: 5 acceptability of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 5.1 Number of patients who did not complete the study
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Forest plot of comparison: 5 acceptability of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 5.1 Number of patients who did not complete the study

Forest plot of comparison: 7 tolerability of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 7.1 Number of patients with side effects
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Forest plot of comparison: 7 tolerability of hydroxyzine versus placebo, outcome: 7.1 Number of patients with side effects

Forest plot of comparison: 8 tolerability of hydroxyzine versus active comparator, outcome: 8.1 Number of patients with side effects
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Forest plot of comparison: 8 tolerability of hydroxyzine versus active comparator, outcome: 8.1 Number of patients with side effects

Comparison 1 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Number of patients who did not show a response.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Number of patients who did not show a response.

Comparison 1 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 2 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 2 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 3 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 3 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 4 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting, Outcome 1 Failure to respond placebo.
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting, Outcome 1 Failure to respond placebo.

Comparison 4 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting, Outcome 2 Failure to respond active comparator.
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting, Outcome 2 Failure to respond active comparator.

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 1 Failure to respond placebo.
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 1 Failure to respond placebo.

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 2 Failure to respond active comparator.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 2 Failure to respond active comparator.

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 3 Standardised mean difference placebo.
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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 3 Standardised mean difference placebo.

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 4 Standardised mean difference active comparator.
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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5 Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting, Outcome 4 Standardised mean difference active comparator.

Comparison 6 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.

Comparison 6 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to side effects.
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to side effects.

Comparison 7 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.

Comparison 7 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to side effects.
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to side effects.

Comparison 8 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Failure to complete.

Comparison 8 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to inefficacy.
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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8 Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 2 Failure to complete due to inefficacy.

Comparison 9 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.
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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.

Comparison 10 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.
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Analysis 10.1

Comparison 10 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.

Comparison 11 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.
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Analysis 11.1

Comparison 11 Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone, Outcome 1 Patients with side effects.

Comparison 12 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 12.1

Comparison 12 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 12 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 12.2

Comparison 12 SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 13 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 13.1

Comparison 13 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 13 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 13.2

Comparison 13 SE ‐ Confusion, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 14 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 14.1

Comparison 14 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 14 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 2 Active comparator.
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Analysis 14.2

Comparison 14 SE ‐ Dizziness, Outcome 2 Active comparator.

Comparison 15 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 15.1

Comparison 15 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 15 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 15.2

Comparison 15 SE ‐ Dry mouth, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 16 SE ‐ Headache and migraine, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 16.1

Comparison 16 SE ‐ Headache and migraine, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 16 SE ‐ Headache and migraine, Outcome 2 Buspirone.
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Analysis 16.2

Comparison 16 SE ‐ Headache and migraine, Outcome 2 Buspirone.

Comparison 17 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 17.1

Comparison 17 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 17 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 17.2

Comparison 17 SE ‐ Insomnia, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 18 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 18.1

Comparison 18 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 18 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 18.2

Comparison 18 SE ‐ Pharyngitis, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 19 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 19.1

Comparison 19 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 19 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 19.2

Comparison 19 SE ‐ Restlessness, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 20 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 20.1

Comparison 20 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 20 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence, Outcome 2 Active comparator.
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Analysis 20.2

Comparison 20 SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence, Outcome 2 Active comparator.

Comparison 21 SE ‐ Weakness, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 21.1

Comparison 21 SE ‐ Weakness, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 21 SE ‐ Weakness, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.
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Analysis 21.2

Comparison 21 SE ‐ Weakness, Outcome 2 Benzodiazepines.

Comparison 22 SE ‐ Weight gain, Outcome 1 Placebo.
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Analysis 22.1

Comparison 22 SE ‐ Weight gain, Outcome 1 Placebo.

Comparison 23 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 23.1

Comparison 23 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 23 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 23.2

Comparison 23 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 24 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 100 mg and above against all other agents, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 24.1

Comparison 24 Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 100 mg and above against all other agents, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 25 Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 25.1

Comparison 25 Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 25 Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 25.2

Comparison 25 Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 26 Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 26.1

Comparison 26 Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 26 Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 26.2

Comparison 26 Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 27 Sensitivity analysis: excluding standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 27.1

Comparison 27 Sensitivity analysis: excluding standardised diagnostic criteria, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 28 Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.
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Analysis 28.1

Comparison 28 Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity, Outcome 1 Failure to respond.

Comparison 28 Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.
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Analysis 28.2

Comparison 28 Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity, Outcome 2 Standardised mean difference.

Comparison 1. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Number of patients who did not show a response Show forest plot

4

417

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.30 [0.15, 0.58]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

2

381

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.62, ‐0.21]

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Comparison 1. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus placebo
Comparison 2. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

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Comparison 2. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines
Comparison 3. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.42]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

1

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Buspirone

1

163

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.57, 0.05]

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Comparison 3. Efficacy: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone
Comparison 4. Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond placebo Show forest plot

3

254

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.12, 0.40]

1.1 Placebo

3

254

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.12, 0.40]

2 Failure to respond active comparator Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

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Comparison 4. Efficacy of hydroxyzine in outpatient setting
Comparison 5. Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond placebo Show forest plot

2

242

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.28, 0.84]

1.1 Placebo

2

242

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.28, 0.84]

2 Failure to respond active comparator Show forest plot

2

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.42]

2.2 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

3 Standardised mean difference placebo Show forest plot

2

381

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.62, ‐0.21]

3.1 Placebo

2

381

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.62, ‐0.21]

4 Standardised mean difference active comparator Show forest plot

2

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1 Buspirone

1

163

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.57, 0.05]

4.2 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

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Comparison 5. Efficacy of hydroxyzine in primary care setting
Comparison 6. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to complete Show forest plot

4

584

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.63, 1.58]

2 Failure to complete due to side effects Show forest plot

3

505

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.37 [0.50, 3.76]

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Comparison 6. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo
Comparison 7. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to complete Show forest plot

2

327

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.20 [0.69, 2.09]

1.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.31 [0.56, 3.06]

1.2 Bromazepam

1

221

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.13 [0.54, 2.34]

2 Failure to complete due to side effects Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.4 [0.37, 5.36]

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Comparison 7. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines
Comparison 8. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to complete Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.13 [0.45, 2.83]

2 Failure to complete due to inefficacy Show forest plot

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.01 [0.14, 7.37]

2.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.01 [0.14, 7.37]

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Comparison 8. Acceptability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone
Comparison 9. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Patients with side effects Show forest plot

4

584

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.49 [0.92, 2.40]

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Comparison 9. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus placebo
Comparison 10. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Patients with side effects Show forest plot

2

327

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.60, 1.93]

1.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.50, 1.45]

1.2 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.57 [0.71, 3.49]

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Comparison 10. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus benzodiazepines
Comparison 11. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Patients with side effects Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.57, 2.02]

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Comparison 11. Tolerability: Hydroxyzine versus buspirone
Comparison 12. SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

2

203

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.43 [0.36, 5.76]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.06, 15.20]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.06, 15.20]

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Comparison 12. SE ‐ Agitation/anxiety/nervousness/tension
Comparison 13. SE ‐ Confusion

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

79

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.33 [0.13, 13.45]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.88 [0.29, 28.66]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.88 [0.29, 28.66]

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Comparison 13. SE ‐ Confusion
Comparison 14. SE ‐ Dizziness

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

2

242

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.15 [0.06, 24.03]

2 Active comparator Show forest plot

2

269

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.02, 11.20]

2.1 Benzodiazepines (Chrlodiazepoxide)

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.8 [0.56, 5.78]

2.2 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.09 [0.00, 1.59]

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Comparison 14. SE ‐ Dizziness
Comparison 15. SE ‐ Dry mouth

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

2

203

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.41, 2.82]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.88 [0.29, 28.66]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.88 [0.29, 28.66]

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Comparison 15. SE ‐ Dry mouth
Comparison 16. SE ‐ Headache and migraine

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

4.21 [0.46, 38.49]

2 Buspirone Show forest plot

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.8 [0.21, 3.09]

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Comparison 16. SE ‐ Headache and migraine
Comparison 17. SE ‐ Insomnia

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

2

203

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.32, 3.73]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.06, 15.20]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.06, 15.20]

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Comparison 17. SE ‐ Insomnia
Comparison 18. SE ‐ Pharyngitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

218

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.92 [0.30, 2.82]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

221

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.64 [0.23, 1.83]

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.64 [0.23, 1.83]

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Comparison 18. SE ‐ Pharyngitis
Comparison 19. SE ‐ Restlessness

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

79

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.26 [0.04, 1.70]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

4.81 [0.23, 102.69]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

4.81 [0.23, 102.69]

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Comparison 19. SE ‐ Restlessness
Comparison 20. SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

4

584

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.15 [0.76, 6.07]

2 Active comparator Show forest plot

2

269

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.74 [0.86, 3.53]

2.1 Benzodiazepines (Chlordiazepoxide)

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.58 [0.67, 3.73]

2.2 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.14 [0.62, 7.40]

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Comparison 20. SE ‐ Sleepiness/drowsiness/somnolence
Comparison 21. SE ‐ Weakness

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

79

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.75 [0.44, 6.94]

2 Benzodiazepines Show forest plot

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.34 [0.49, 3.66]

2.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.34 [0.49, 3.66]

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Comparison 21. SE ‐ Weakness
Comparison 22. SE ‐ Weight gain

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Placebo Show forest plot

1

124

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.28 [0.40, 4.04]

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Comparison 22. SE ‐ Weight gain
Comparison 23. Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

2

450

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.25, 0.93]

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.42]

1.2 Placebo

2

287

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.37 [0.15, 0.93]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

2

765

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.27 [‐0.47, ‐0.07]

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

2.2 Buspirone

1

163

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.57, 0.05]

2.3 Placebo

2

381

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.62, ‐0.21]

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Comparison 23. Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 25‐50 mg against all other agents
Comparison 24. Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 100 mg and above against all other agents

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

2

236

Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.24, 0.74]

1.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

1.2 Placebo

2

130

Odds Ratio (Peto, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.10, 0.50]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 24. Sensitivity analysis: efficacy of hydroxyzine 100 mg and above against all other agents
Comparison 25. Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

3

456

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.22, 0.84]

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.42]

1.2 Placebo

3

293

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.32 [0.13, 0.78]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

2

765

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.27 [‐0.47, ‐0.07]

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

2.2 Buspirone

1

163

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.57, 0.05]

2.3 Placebo

2

381

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.62, ‐0.21]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 25. Sensitivity analysis: excluding dropout rates > 20%
Comparison 26. Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

2

450

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.48 [0.25, 0.93]

1.1 Buspirone

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.40, 1.42]

1.2 Placebo

2

287

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.37 [0.15, 0.93]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

3

875

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.34 [‐0.55, ‐0.12]

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

2.2 Buspirone

1

163

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.57, 0.05]

2.3 Placebo

3

491

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.47 [‐0.65, ‐0.29]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 26. Sensitivity analysis: excluding non‐standardised diagnostic criteria
Comparison 27. Sensitivity analysis: excluding standardised diagnostic criteria

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

2

236

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.11, 0.97]

1.1 Chlordiazepoxide

1

106

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.35, 1.62]

1.2 Placebo

2

130

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [0.06, 0.66]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 27. Sensitivity analysis: excluding standardised diagnostic criteria
Comparison 28. Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Failure to respond Show forest plot

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.30, 1.09]

1.1 Placebo

1

163

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.30, 1.09]

2 Standardised mean difference Show forest plot

2

549

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.33 [‐0.69, 0.03]

2.1 Bromazepam

1

221

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.27, 0.26]

2.2 Placebo

2

328

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.49 [‐0.77, ‐0.21]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 28. Sensitivity analysis: excluding psychiatric comorbidity