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Is there a risk of Accutane harming your kidneys?
I recently went to the dermatologist because my mom is hoping for my face and back to clear up before m sophomore year of high school. I've been to the dermatologist a few times, and my mom and I have constantly discussed Acutane, because she took it herself. We agreed that I wouldn't take it until... read more
I have been taking Nexium 20mg, now increased to 40mg daily for 20 years.What can I expect to happen
... if I stop taking it now I know and suffer from most of the side effects listed? I have been diagnosed with kidney malfunction and it is getting worse. At the last consultation the specialist queried the time I have been taking Nexium. I have also developed Barret's esophagus which is why 4... read more
Is there an alternative to carprofen?
170 lb., 9 1/2 year old, arthritic, Great Dane on 100 Mg. carprofen twice a day and 150 mg. tramadol once a day. Is there any alternative to carprofen, which is liver and kidney damaging?
Nitrofurantoin - Is this used for kidney infection?
I do not have a bladder infection but doctor prescribed it for the kidney infection. But the info given with prescription says it should not be used for infections outside of the bladder.
Will a z-pack work for kidney infection. Was prescribed for my bronchitis. Have kidney infection 2?
So, I had a urinalysis done 2 weeks ago . I just got the results back. It showed possible kidney infection. The Z-pack is for my bronchitis. Will it help with both? Thanks
What causes water retention and not able to urinate causing swelling?
I wondered if this affected the kidneys somehow as I try to drink a lot of fluids when on prednisone but don't have the urge to urinate and my legs triple in size until the skin is breaking
Chronic Kidney Disease - what effect does wellbutrin have on kidneys?
I have been taking 150mg of wellbutrin for about 1 1/2 years. In that time my creatinine increased from 2.2 to 3.6. All this started due to lithium toxicity about 15 years ago. I started taking depakote then instead.
I have a transplanted kidney. Can Voltaren Gel affect my kidney in any way?
I am restricted in my use of oral NSAIDS. I have severe foot pain and would like to use this gel, but I am afraid of any issues it could cause concerning my transplanted kidney.
Tacrolimus - I get off and on night sweats where I soak the bed. Is this from the Prograf?
I had a kidney transplant on November 11, 2017. I am taking 10 Prograf a day now. I am still having blood test twice a week. I get off and om night sweats where I am soaking wet. Should I be concerned? is this from the medication. No fever. BP ok. Been having muscle cramps but have upped my mmag... read more