prescribed for high blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions.
Rather than simply “damaging the kidneys,” these medicines can actually slow the loss of kidney function and delay kidney failure in appropriate patients.
However, kidney function can become more vulnerable under certain circumstances, particularly during significant dehydration or low blood pressure.
That’s why clinicians may monitor creatinine and potassium after starting or adjusting these medications.
Don’t stop an ACE inhibitor or ARB because of an online warning.
Diuretics
Diuretics—or “water pills”—include medications such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide.
They
