September 27, 2026
Blood Pressure Medicines and Kidney Protection
How blood pressure medicines protect the kidneys.
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Controlling blood pressure is one of the most effective ways to protect the kidneys.
Certain medicines (ACE inhibitors and ARBs) are especially protective of the kidney filters.
They can raise potassium and creatinine slightly, so regular blood tests are needed.
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