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If i have one kidney what pain medicne can i take?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Pain meds/kidney: Only use pain medications that are OK with your kidney doctors for what ever your illness is.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Arnold Berlin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Take tylenol (acetaminophen).: Other common over counter pain meds are usually NSAIDs --like aleve (naproxen) or motrin. These medications can cause renal blood flow problems and decrease renal functions, especially if you are dehydrated.

Answered 10/4/2014

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

One kidney meds?: This wil depend on many other issues so talk to your kidney Dr. I do not have enough information.

Answered 1/6/2016

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