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Can Sucralfate Cause Low Blood Sugar?
Question: Can sucralafate or carafate cause low blood sugar?
Brief Answer:
no...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
actually it's exactly the opposite! It can cause hyperglycemia in some patients, although it's not a common cause of hyperglycemia.
Kind Regards!
no...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
actually it's exactly the opposite! It can cause hyperglycemia in some patients, although it's not a common cause of hyperglycemia.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Been on it for a month and half to treat gastritis. Should i ask my doc to test my blood sugar levels?
Brief Answer:
there is no need for it
Detailed Answer:
There is no serious interference with blood glucose but you can do self measurements to find out for sure.
Kind Regards!
there is no need for it
Detailed Answer:
There is no serious interference with blood glucose but you can do self measurements to find out for sure.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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