Table 1

Risk ratios of neurotoxicities including all RCTs

Adverse eventDrug(s)Risk ratio95% CIP valueStudies includedI2 %
DepressionDolutegravir1.10.88 to 1.380.39100
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine2.821.12 to 7.100.031N/A
Rilpivirine1.080.8 to 1.480.6433
Combined1.130.94 to 1.360.191513
AnxietyDolutegravir0.940.74 to 1.200.6191
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine1.370.56 to 3.380.491N/A
Rilpivirine0.680.35 to 1.340.27375
Combined0.880.69 to 1.130.321334
InsomniaDolutegravir1.180.93 to 1.480.171224
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine1.690.78 to 3.650.181N/A
Rilpivirine10.71 to 1.411462
Combined1.121 to 1.410.241739
DizzinessDolutegravir0.570.43 to 0.69<0.00001983
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine20.921.23 to 356.030.041N/A
Rilpivirine0.350.28 to 0.43<0.0000150
Combined0.470.41 to 0.53<0.000011579
Suicidal behaviourDolutegravir0.930.56 to 1.570.8110
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine2.990.31 to 28.630.341N/A
Rilpivirine1.320.36 to 4.80.67317
Combined1.020.64 to 1.620.93150
  • N/A, not applicable; RCTs, randomised controlled trials.