What are the medicines to avoid when you have kidney disease?
- Tell your doctor all the prescription, herbal, or over-the-counter medicines you take. Do not take any new ones unless you talk to your doctor first.
- Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). You can use acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
- Do not take two or more pain medicines at the same time unless the doctor told you to. Many pain medicines have acetaminophen, which is Tylenol. Too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be harmful.
- Tell all doctors and others who work with your health care that you have kidney disease.
- Wear medical alert jewelry that lists your health problem. You can buy this at most drugstores.
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