B-complex vitamins in the prophylaxis and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

C C Cook; A D Thomson

B-complex vitamins in the prophylaxis and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Br J Hosp Med. 1997 May;57(9):461-5.

Authors

C C Cook¹, A D Thomson

Affiliation

¹ Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury.

PMID: 9274684

Abstract

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality, is a more common neuropsychiatric sequela of alcohol misuse than is widely realized. It is easily prevented and treated with parenteral B-complex vitamins, although this treatment is widely under-utilized.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ethanol / adverse effects
Humans
Infusions, Parenteral
Intestinal Absorption
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / drug therapy
Thiamine Deficiency / drug therapy
Vitamin B Complex / administration & dosage
Vitamin B Complex / metabolism
Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use*
Vitamin B Deficiency / drug therapy
Wernicke Encephalopathy / drug therapy*
Wernicke Encephalopathy / prevention & control

Substances

Vitamin B Complex
Ethanol