Kidney Questions (Page 4)

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.

Can tramadol be used for patient with stage 4 kidney disease?

Does use of 50mg of tramadol daily for back pain negatively affect kidney function

Can I take paracetamol, codeine and naproxen together?

I'm on naproxen and codeine for a kidney infection , However my head is killing so wandered if I could take paracetamol too.

How long does it take for Cellcept to work?

I was put on cellcept about 4 weeks ago for Lupus nephritis in the kidneys. The medicine had raised my blood sugar so now i also take insulin while on it. Did anyone experience bloating, stomach pains or any other chronic pains in the body? How long after taking cellcept did your body get used to... read more

Will Azithromyacin (Z Pak) work for Kidney Infection?

I have a right Kidney Infection and I started Azythromyacin ZPack. Last night. Was left over... Can't get into Doctor until tomorrow. I am sure he will switch me to Cipro. But, the pain is great! Also, does AZO Standard work for Kidney pain, as it does UTI Pain?

Taking a lot of gabapentin to get high?

I get a monthly scrip of gabapentin 600mg 4 times a day. Except that I take a lot more of that and I'm usually done with it in 1-2 weeks. I read that it gets metabolized by the kidneys so I wanted to know if I continue to do this, how much damage would I be doing to my kidneys or how taking... read more

Ciprofloxacin - Does Cipro cause lower back pain?

On a 10 day dose for diverticulitis and only 2 days left. I am still in agony with a pain in my lower back left side, near to where the kidneys are. I don't know if this is a side effect of the Cipro or is it that this tablet isn't clearing my infection. The pain is really bad, other pain... read more

How Is gabapentin filtered through kidneys or liver?

I've recently had my kidneys start to shut down so concern about how gabapentin effects the kidneys

Does oxybutynin bother the kidneys?

Stage 3 kidney disease caused by 35 years of lithium use. Any tips?

I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease after 35 years of being on Lithium. I have tried to come of it several times (valproic acid, depakote, atypical antipsychotics) and now I've got kidney disease. I have my blood levels done every 6 months and they still didn't catch it until... read more

Do I have a Urinary Tract Infection?

What does mixing alcohol and Spironolactone/Aldactone do specifically?

I know this medication can be dangerous to your kidneys and has cancer potential for certain individuals as it is, so I want to be very careful. The instructions with the prescription say that you should avoid alcohol because it can increase certain side-effects. What I'd like to know is which... read more

Bisacodyl - I had heard taking the bisacodyl pill could cause kidney or liver damage?

Is this true?

Allegra - I have chronic kidney disease. What are the issues with this drug and kidney disease?

How does long-term lithium therapy effect the kidneys?