My two year old has low blood sugar due to influenza. Is this normal at such a young age?

35-year-old woman4 years ago

She is on amoxilin for an ear infection

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

What do you mean by low blood sugar?

If you took his blood sugar and it was low (below 4.0 mmol/L), it is best to see a doctor in my opinion.

Also, be aware that amoxicillin and influenza should not cause this, especially in a child who is eating well.

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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