Could Your Everyday Medications Be Harming Your Kidneys? What Every Senior Needs to Know

We don’t think much about our kidneys. They work quietly in the background, filtering waste and balancing fluids, rarely demanding attention — until something goes wrong. By the time symptoms appear, damage is often already advanced.

Globally, more than 800 million people live with chronic kidney disease. Many of them don’t realize it until a simple urine test reveals the truth: protein leaking into the urine, a red flag that the kidneys are struggling.

But here’s something many overlook — sometimes the threat doesn’t come from illness alone. Certain medications, taken improperly or for too long, can quietly wear down kidney function.

Let’s take a closer look at the everyday drugs that could be affecting your kidneys — and what safer steps you can take with your doctor’s guidance.

1. Omeprazole and Other Acid-Blocking Drugs

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