Cheers, Jeff. My local PA said he 'didn't think there was any evidence' but
was not more forthcoming.
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Cheerio,
Graham
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jeff Green
> Sent: 11 May 2004 18:59
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> Subject: Re: Alcoholic polyneuropathy
>
> OK plaguarised from Lu Shin's diploma course in 2001
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> There is no good evidence regarding the optimal length of treatment with
> oral thiamine. However, it would seem prudent to
> provide supplementation until alcohol abstinence and a balanced diet are
> maintained. Clinical experience suggests this period
> may be several months.1,2
>
> 1)Zubaran C, Fernandes JG, Rodnight R. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.
> Postgrad J Med 1997; 73: 27-31
> 2)Guido M-E, Brady W, DeBehnke D. Reversible neurological deficits in a
> chronic alcohol abuser: A case report of Wernicke's
> encephalopathy. Am J Emerg Med 1994; 12: 238-240
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>
> However I'd be tempted to phone the local drug information centre (phone
> number in the paper copy of the BNF) and check
>
> Jeff
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