What are the safest pain killers for someone who has hypoglycemia?

Answer by  bl834 (1317)

As far as I'm aware, there aren't any particular pain killers that cause problems specific to people with hypoglycemia. Your blood glucose levels should not be affected by over the counter drugs, although I can't say for sure whether that holds true for prescribed medications as well. But for OTC stuff, use whatever works for you without worry.

Answer by  jahangir (35)

Safest pain killer for patient of hypoglycemia is aspirin. hypoglycemia means less glucose in the blood. nsaid are not recommended for hypoglycemia.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

The safest things to take that are over the counter are asprin, aleve, and ibuprophen. You for sure don't want to take anything that has tylenol on it. As far as prescription pain killers are concerned opiates are a definate no, you would need to talk to your doctor about something that is prescription.

Answer by  patti (29325)

If hypoglycemia is an issue that has been diagnosed, it can easily be remedied. Talk to your doctor about your concerns with regard to other medications. "Pain killers" do not affect blood sugar per se and should not be an issue, particularly where OTC medications are concerns. Rx drugs are issued by your doctor and consider your health conditions.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Most pain killer do not have any effect on your glucose metabolism. However, if you are on medications that alter glucose control many NSAID pain killers will effect the excretion of these medications and may lead to hypoglycemia. Also opiates may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor to see what is best for you.

Answer by  mellysa (162)

The safest pain killers for someone who has hypoglycemia would be aspirin, naproxium sodium (aleve), or ibuprofin. Do not use tylenol.

Answer by  ubcmed (185)

Use ones that will not cause sedation or hepatic impairment. Low dose acetaminophen or ibuprofen would be good. Avoid opiates.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

Your best bet is to take naproxen, ibuprofin, or asprin. You definatly do not want to take tylenol or anything with acetaminophen in it.