Can we recommend mirtazapine and bupropion for patients at risk for bleeding?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Authors
- Na, Kyoung-Sae; Jung, Han-Yong; Cho, Seong-Jin; Cho, Seo-Eun
- Issue Date
- 1-Jan-2018
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Keywords
- 정신건강의학과
- Citation
- Journal of Affective Disorders, v.225, pp 221 - 226
- Pages
- 6
- Journal Title
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Volume
- 225
- Start Page
- 221
- End Page
- 226
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/6303
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.002
- ISSN
- 0165-0327
1573-2517
- Abstract
- Background: Many studies have reported that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Mirtazapine and bupropion, which commonly lack serotonin reuptake inhibition, have been recommended as alternatives for patients who are at risk for bleeding. However, the evidence for these recommendations is insufficient. Methods: We conducted a systematic search, systematic review, and meta-analysis to investigate an evidence-based approach for the bleeding risks of mirtazapine and bupropion. From 1946 to May 2017, a total of 3981 studies were searched from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Among the studies, two independent reviewers selected studies per predefined eligibility criteria. Results: A total of five meta-analyses were conducted. Patients taking mirtazapine were at a greater risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (OR = 1.17, 95% CI = 1.01-1.38) than those who did not take antidepressants. No differences were observed in the bleeding risk between mirtazapine and SSRI or between bupropion and SSRI. Limitations: The number of studies included in the meta-analysis was small. Conclusion: Our results suggest that it is premature to recommend mirtazapine and bupropion for patients who have a bleeding risk. More studies with larger sample sizes and longitudinal follow-ups are warranted.
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