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Can amoxycillin affect glucose levels in a diabetic patient?

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Can amoxycillin affect glucose levels in a diabetic patient?

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• Q: How do antibiotics (specifically amoxycillin) affect glucose levels in a person with diabetes? • A: A review of the package insert and medical literature showed some reports of increased blood glucose levels in patients taking amoxicillin or related antibiotics. These reports were rare and no scientific studies on this effect have been done. The package insert for amoxicillin cautions users about the potential for an inaccurate result on urine glucose tests using CLINITEST, Benedict’s Solution, or Fehling’s Solution in patients taking amoxicillin. It is recommended that glucose tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions (such as CLINISTIX) be used when patients are receiving amoxicillin or similar antibiotics. For more information, please consult with your healthcare provider.

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