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Dexcom And Paracetamol

donnac1968

donnac1968

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I have a stinking headache and already can’t take ibuprofen.

What are the effects on the Dexcom of taking paracetamol and how long do they last?

Thanks.
 
donnac1968 said:
I have a stinking headache and already can’t take ibuprofen.

What are the effects on the Dexcom of taking paracetamol and how long do they last?

Thanks.
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It will become... inaccurate, to say the least. It might start reading much higher, or it might just not read at all, giving you the question marks. And up to 4 hours, in my experience. I can't take ibuprofen either, and if the headache is bad enough, I normally just give in and take paracetemol. There are no long term effects on it.

Feel better soon :)
 
EllsKBells said:
It will become... inaccurate, to say the least. It might start reading much higher, or it might just not read at all, giving you the question marks. And up to 4 hours, in my experience. I can't take ibuprofen either, and if the headache is bad enough, I normally just give in and take paracetemol. There are no long term effects on it.

Feel better soon :)
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Ok thanks. This sensor is on day 24 anyway (!!!!) so if it dies it’s not a problem.
 
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