does enalapril reduce kidney function

[jennifer24]

does enalapril medication make ur kidney function or gfr decrease . very concern my gfr when from being normal for my kidney transplant to one point 6 gfr really worried but at the same time in hope that the reason it decrease because of this medication and because i didnt drink enough water was feeling sick. Can someone plzz respond as soon as u can i highly appreciate. thankz ......

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Jennifer, Thank you for posting today regarding Enalapril. This drug is an angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitor for short. Not drinking enough water can have an effect as well as this drug has a side effect (1% in 10) of increasing blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine in the blood.

If you have any serious concerns why not speak to your Pharmacist, or Consultant/Health professional. Do you have a specialist renal nurse who is attached to your Consultant by any chance. They would be able to advise you as they are fully aware of your medical history.

Have any of our members experienced a similar problem please? and can you help Jennifer?

Many thanks,

MAS Nurse & Moderator.

[jennifer24 in reply to MAS_Nurse]

yes i spoke to my dr yesturday about this bcuz i was shocked that it when down so much do.to the fact that two months before my gfr was around 70 . So inknew as well that it was going to happen becuz he in the pass prescribe me ramipril and varsatan and thos to meds both reduce my kidney fuction as well . But even though im really worried i did told him that i wasnt drinking lots of water nor eating as much bcuz i was sick bcuz of my menstruation cycle. i have to get blood work again in two weeks im hoping it will get back up .

[MAS_Nurse in reply to jennifer24]

Hi again,

Keep positive Jennifer and post on here again so we all know how you are getting on.

A positive mind works wonders and don't forget your fluids.

MAS Nurse.