These 10 Common Medications Could Quietly Harm Your Kidneys and Increase Protein in Your Urine

inhibitors, ARBs can actually be kidney-protective in many people and may help reduce protein loss in the urine.

However, they also alter blood flow dynamics within the kidney and can sometimes cause a decline in filtration, particularly in vulnerable circumstances.

 

Doctors may therefore monitor kidney function and potassium levels after starting or changing the dose.

Never stop an ACE

inhibitor or ARB because of something you’ve read online. These medicines are often prescribed specifically to protect the heart and kidneys.

  1. Diuretics

Diuretics—sometimes called “water pills”—help the body eliminate