zayna 1953

[beeges]

i have chronic kidney disease and my doctor put me on captropil to protect kidneys.even when i dont have high blood pressure. any one taking this med for kidney. thank you

[Cap21_NKF]

I suggest asking the doctor to give you the specific reason that he/she prescribed the captopril.

[Milli77 in reply to Cap21_NKF]

Look it up on the internet, and see if it is prescribed to help protect kidneys. I know several blood pressure medications are. Just be careful that your BP doesn't go too low then you can end up with more problems. This happened to me. I went into acute kidney failure and while I have regained most of my function back not all.

[Marvin8]

It's a bit unusual to prescribe it prophylactically if you don't have high blood pressure and aren't spilling protein in your urine. I would ask more questions.

[Okiksaints1955]

When the kidneys malfunctions, it affects many of our organs - including the heart.

I had HBP before I was diagnosed with CKD more than +35 years ago. I also had gout, elevated cholesterol ,etc. After transplant, they were all gone.

I have a very progressive Nephrologist and I ask a lot of questions. Every medicine I take, he explains why and I also ask further (you should also do this exchange of ideas so you are well educated) . I had normal purine and cholesterol (high normal at 80-90% of the table) - and I ask him why I am taking medication for them. He explained - why mild doses protects the kidney. He also rejected medications that harms the kidney.

Be inquisitive with your Nephrologist from the start and for everything. He is more than a provider - he is your companion in your journey. The right Nephrologist must be trusted.

Hope this helps.

[nascar4433 in reply to Okiksaints1955]

Excellent post.

[RoxanneKidney]

Actually, when you read the studies, even without high bp or protein spillage, they do have protective effects. Hopefully you are on a low dose.

[jodaer]

My endocrinologist prescribed Fosinopril when I first started seeing him. I didn't have high BP but he said that it protects the kidneys besides being good for HBP. I've been on a med for HBP since, through several doctors, PCP and nephrologist.

[Sophiebun11]

Do you have type 2 diabetes? If so, that would make sense to help your kidneys with the Captopril.

Ask you physician if you aren't sure.

Best wishes for a happy, healthier new year!

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