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Is there a treatment for rigor?
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Depends on the cause: Rigor is a symtom, like fever, and treatment needs to be directed at the cause. In severe cases, Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) may be used to control rigors.
Answered 7/31/2017
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Treat the cause: Rigor is often a manifestation of some other disease process, often an infection. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) does counteract shivering and rigors, but it has many side effects and risk of addiction, so do not take it lightly.
Answered 9/28/2016
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