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Table 2 Suicide-related events: categorization of results-from acute, paediatric, active comparator-controlled studies in ADHD (FDA-defined approach)

From: Suicide related events and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatments in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of atomoxetine and methylphenidate comparator clinical trials

 

Code 1

Code 2

Code 3

Code 4

Code 5

Code 9

Study

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

ATX n/N

MPH n/N

HFBD

0/65

0/20

0/65

0/20

0/65

0/20

1/65

0/20

0/65

0/20

0/65

0/20

HFBK

0/64

0/18

0/64

0/18

0/64

0/18

0/64

0/18

1/64

0/18

1/64

0/18

LYAV

0/44

0/41

0/44

0/41

0/44

0/41

0/44

1/41

0/44

0/41

0/44

0/41

LYBI

0/222

0/220

0/222

0/220

0/222

0/220

0/222

0/220

0/222

0/220

0/222

0/220

LYBR

0/164

0/166

0/164

0/166

0/164

0/166

0/164

0/166

0/164

0/166

0/164

1/166

TOTAL

0/559

0/465

0/559

0/465

0/559

0/465

1/559

1/465

1/559

0/465

1/559

1/465

  1. Abbreviations: ATX atomoxetine, MPH methylphenidate.
  2. Code 1=Completed suicide.
  3. Code 2=Suicide attempt.
  4. Code 3=Preparatory acts toward imminent suicidal behaviour.
  5. Code 4=Suicidal ideation.
  6. Code 5=Self-injurious behaviour, intent unknown.
  7. Code 9=Not enough information (non fatal).