Managing Kidney Disease
Managing Medications with Kidney Disease
With chronic kidney disease (CKD), the way your body handles medications can change. In this video, you'll learn how different prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins, and supplements may impact your kidneys.
Key takeaways:
- All medications, including prescriptions, OTC medications, vitamins, and supplements, can affect your kidney health.
- Some common OTC medications, like NSAIDs or certain decongestants, can harm your kidneys and should be avoided.
- Bring an up-to-date medication list to all appointments to help you and your doctors manage your medications.
- Always tell your doctor before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. They may offer a kidney-friendly option.
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