Many medicines may impair kidney function and cause kidney
damage. If you have
chronic kidney disease, your doctor may advise you to
continue to take a medicine but may change how much you take to protect you
from kidney damage.
It is important to talk to your doctor about
all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products
that you take. Some examples of common medicines that can cause problems
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as:
- Aspirin (for example,
- Celecoxib (Celebrex).
- Ibuprofen (for example, Advil).
- Naproxen (for example, Aleve).
- Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), which may be harmful if it is
- Herbal products. Chinese herbs used for weight loss have caused kidney disease in some people. Avoid products that have aristolochic acid in the ingredient list.
- High blood pressure medicines, such as:
- ACE inhibitors (for
example, ramipril, captopril, and enalapril).
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as candesartan, losartan, telmisartan, and valsartan).
- Diuretics, such as:
- Antibiotics, such as:
- Medicines used to treat cancer, such as:
Don't stop taking any prescription medicines without talking to your doctor first.