Ace

[henry11101q]

does anyone know if the ace inhibitor drug would proctect the kidneys from further damage
thanks.

[Sqad]

Yes it would by it's action on lowering your BP.

[mrs_overall]

Can I give you a couple of further tips to help stop your kidney function from decreasing further?
Never, ever take ibuprofen or any other NSAID, and stop using salt. (Don't use Lo-Salt either as this is full of potassium)

[whiskeryron]

//Can I give you a couple of further tips to help stop your kidney function from decreasing further //. Keep refrigerated, cook as soon as possible & serve well seasoned preferably in the morning & from a heated dish on the sideboard.

[Jackdaw33]

Don't think Sqad would agree with Mrs O. What painkiller would you recommend ,then?

[mrs_overall]

Jackdaw, Sqad would agree with me...despite his fondness for recommending Ibuprofen.

For anyone with reduced kidney function, paracetamol is fine

[Sqad]

Jack......no, you are right......i wouldn't agree with her.......the odd Ibuprofen for headaches etc would do no harm at all.

long term daily use of ibuprofen...then that may be a different kettle of fish.

[Jackdaw33]

I take Ibuprofen on a daily basis. Should I revert to Co-codamol?

[Sqad]

Jack......if you are taking an ACe inhibitor for your BP and your renal function tests are normal and daily Ibuprofen does the trick..........I would stick with it.

[mrs_overall]

Read this link - scroll down to Side Effects of Ibuprofen.
For anyone with kidney impairment, they must NOT take Ibuprofen

http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen

[mrs_overall]

This NHS website link spells it out even clearer =AVOID IBUPROFEN

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Kidneyhealth/Pages/Choosingapharmacyremedy.aspx

[mrs_overall]

Sqad, as you well know, the OP has around 50% kidney function and my remarks are aimed at him

[Sqad]

Not convinced.

Idf you were being treated fir diagnosed Stage 4,5 or 6 kidney impairment, then i would agree, but for people who's renal function is normal or only Stage 1 or 2...or normal...then no problem.

[mrs_overall]

Well all I can say is that numerous renal consultants must be wrong if you are right