Table 3 Meta-analysis results for adverse events of saffron
Adverse events | Number of studies | Number of participants | Effect estimate (Odds Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI), p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Nausea | 3 | 156 | 0.90 [0.29, 2.80], 0.85 |
Dry mouth | 3 | 156 | 1.53 [0.58, 4.07], 0.39 |
Fatigue | 3 | 156 | 0.52 [0.17, 1.53], 0.23 |
Dizziness | 3 | 156 | 0.51 [0.20, 1.31], 0.16 |
Confusion | 1 | 60 | 1.00 [0.06, 16.76], 1 |
Agitation | 1 | 60 | 0.19 [0.01, 4.06], 0.29 |
Sedation | 1 | 60 | 0.31 [0.03, 3.17], 0.32 |
Vomiting | 2 | 114 | 0.47 [0.04, 6.05], 0.56 |
Hypomania | 2 | 96 | 3.990.42, 37.49], 0.23 |