Does Percocet Deplete The Body Of Minerals?

Posted on Fri, 30 Mar 2018

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Question : does the use of percocet,deplete the body any essential needed minerals from the body more rapidly?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

No

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Unfortunately, long-term use of Percocet can lead to abnormal blood glucose levels, hyperkalemia(elevated potassium level), and abnormal acid-base balance.

So I would recommend that follow up on your blood glucose levels both fasting and postprandial and blood potassium levels.

I would also recommend that you follow up on the liver enzymes (AST, ALT) and kidney functions including urea and creatinine as it might cause their deterioration.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee