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Painkiller before fasting blood test
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Huilgolanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
NO: It will change the results. Fasting means fasting. Rinse your mouth out if you're dry.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Yes: You can, as long as it has no calories in it.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
In a way, yes: If you fast for longer than a day or so, it will alter some blood chemistries. Fasting tests are usually set for an overnight fast, or a 12 hour fast.... Read More
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Dr. Lester Thompsonanswered
Pathology 35 years experience
You shouldn't: While the tea by itself is considered a "liquid" only, you may mix it with sweetner or cream. Further, there can be stimulating effects, which may hav... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Terri Washingtonanswered
Endocrinology 18 years experience
Yes: Could depending on the test, if is blood sugar or chol then coffee could make an impact.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Karl Spectoranswered
Addiction Medicine 27 years experience
It shouldn't: Smoking a cigarette before a blood test should not increase your sugar level. Thus, i would discuss with your doctor why your sugar was elevated as t... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Deekenanswered
Pathology 22 years experience
Yes: You can have decaf tea or coffee before fasting blood test. Hold the milk and sweetener though.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes: Advil (ibuprofen) 12 hours before the test is not likely to affect test results.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No: Very high triglycerides are a serious issue and rather than looking for outlandish explanation, work with your doctor to lower these. In general weig... Read More
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A Verified Doctoranswered
23 years experience
You may: you may brush your teeth. the toothpaste will not affect the results.
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