Tricyclic Antidepressant Use and Risk of Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies through the Use of Both Frequentist and Bayesian Approaches

Tricyclic Antidepressant Use and Risk of Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies through the Use of Both Frequentist and Bayesian Approaches

Background: Research findings regarding the association between tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) treatment and the risk of fracture are not consistent; we aimed to assess whether people who take TCAs are at an increased fracture risk. Methods: Relevant studies published through June 2020 were identifi...

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Main Authors: Qing Wu, Yingke Xu, Yueyang Bao, Jovan Alvarez, Mikee Lianne Gonzales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
fractures
tricyclic antidepressants
bone density
depression
osteoporosis
Bayesian meta-analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2584

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