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How do you treat delirium tremens?

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Delirium tremens can be treated, and even prevented, by the injection of fairly large doses of glucose, thiamine (vitamin B 1 ), and insulin, and the continued administration of fluids (sodium chloride and sodium lactate) and the B vitamins. Tranquilizers, sedatives, and anticonvulsants are also used in treatment.

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