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Can Sucralfate Cause Low Blood Sugar?

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Question : Can sucralafate or carafate cause low blood sugar?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
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!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Been on it for a month and half to treat gastritis. Should i ask my doc to test my blood sugar levels?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
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!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Sucralfate 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!