Question 1

can a person with kidney problems take cialis or viagra (sildenafil)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its cleared through kidneys and liver but dosage needs adjustment, if on dialysis, sorry, can't take it!

Question 2

how long can a pt. take lithium before. they have kidney problems?

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Depends....: Lithium use can cause damage to your kidneys. Regular lithium blood levels together with kidney function tests like creatinine and GFR will assist in determining the right dose as well as finding early signs of liver damage which may require stopping lithium. Your md should be monitoring this regularly. You and your md need to work as a team.

Question 3

i have a 99 efgr rating on a kidney blood test. what does this mean for me. do i have kidney problems and what over-the-counter meds can i take?

Accepted Answer

Normal: I am assuming the estimated GFR is 99 ml/min. While i join other pathologists and nephrologists who has little use for subscientific estimates of glomerular filtration rates from spot creatinines, this suggests to me that your serum creatinine was normal, and that your personal physician is not concerned either. I'm sorry you got a scare and glad you're taking a proactive approach.

Question 4

is it safe for someone to take weight gainers or whey protein if they have kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Problem: Its  vague  description,  gain  wt  with  healthy  calories  ,  stay  away  from  protein  til  kidney  problem  solved  by  a  nephrologist.

Question 5

is it dangerous to take lysine as an oral supplement? can it really cause gi and kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Appears safe but...: Lysine is generally considered safe by most authorities. There are reports that high doses can cause gallstones and increase cholesterol in animals but there is not evidence it does so in humans- see http://healthyeating.Sfgate.Com/lysine-safety-5003.Html
there is one report of a woman who developed kidney failure after taking 3000 mg/day for 5 years, but that does not prove lysine caused it!

Question 6

hi when i take a pee noticed that my urine is foamy and it take time for the bubbles to disappear. do  i have kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Usually not...: Foamy urine appears in the patients with diabetic kidney disease(diabetic nephropathy), inherent kidney(nephrotic syndrome), or drugs such as televancin . Otherwise, occasional occurrence is ok as long as urinalysis is normal, there is no uti, and kidney function is good as tested. But, detailing? Ask your doctor.

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Question 7

one of my feet is always peeling due to an internal fungus. the meds that i would take cause kidney problems. what else can i do to stop it.?

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Topical antifungals: Depending on the type of fungus that is present, there are a variety of topical antifungals.  Sometimes they infect the palms as well as the plantar surface of the feet.  There are also other non-medication strategys to use like leather shoes, drying the shoes out for 24 hours before wearing again, cotton socks to wick perspiration and a variety of powders as well.

Question 8

i take senna certirizine co dydromol simvastatin and ranitidine at once is this safe to do as i now hve kidney problems whts your advice ?

Accepted Answer

Too specific: Your question requires detailed consultation with a physician or pharmacist.  General information about drug interactions can be found by putting your drugs into this website:

http://www.Drugs.Com/drug_interactions.Html.

Question 9

i recently started to take a whey protein supplement and started to experience burning during urination. urine is clear. is this due to excessive protein? i have no other symptoms. or previous kidney problems. ive been consuming about 2gm/kg

Accepted Answer

Urinary burning: I would not attribute urinary burning to eating the protein supplement unless you're not drinking anywhere enough fluids. 50 gms per day of protein powder should suffice. Clear appearing urine does not rule out urinary tract infection, prostatitis or urethritis which can be a sexually transmitted disease. Get evaluated and tested by your MD, a urologist or health clinic if urinary burning persists

Question 10

is metformin ok to take if one has kidney problems. is it safe to take when cretanine and potassium in blood is high.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Now depends on how compromised the kidney is. So best to confer with your doctor. If you have renal failure or severe renal insufficiency then no to metformin

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