What medications can cause proteinuria?

Proteinuria : There are few medications out there that can cause kidney damage resulting in proteinuria. Perhaps some of the most common (and easily obtained) are otc nsaids which have been associated with membranous nephropathy and minimal change disease. But there are others. If you have proteinuria, make sure you discuss all medication use including otc meds and supplements with your doctor. Hope this helps!

Proteinuria: The most common cause of proteinuria caused by medications is nsaids, others are, nicotine, penicillamine, lithium carbonate, gold and other heavy metals, antibiotics, or opiates (especially heroin. Proteinuria can be caused by other things and is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Please see your doctor to be evaluated for its cause and treatment and tell him of the medications you are taking.