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Treatment is by a [[copper chelator]], either trientine or penicillamine. Initially given in high doses to reduce the copper levels to normal, then given lifelong to maintain copper levels in the normal range.
Treatment is by a [[copper chelator]], either trientine or penicillamine. Initially given in high doses to reduce the copper levels to normal, then given lifelong to maintain copper levels in the normal range.
[[Category:Neurology 2]]
<noinclude>[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Neurology]]</noinclude>