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Learn how kidney disease can affect your medications, why dose changes may be needed, and how to stay safe with treatment.

Here’s what every kidney transplant recipient and care partner should know about anti-rejection medications and how to advocate for better care.

In 2025, the FDA approved several new medications for kidney disease that target specific causes of kidney damage and may help slow disease progressio...

Did you know that a medication for diabetes may also help protect your kidneys? GLP-1 medications, known for helping with weight loss, offer surprisin...

Most people have never heard of C3G kidney disease. Short for complement 3 glomerulopathy, this rare condition can cause inflammation and scarring in ...

Learn about the risks and benefits of herbal supplements and how to choose safer options if you have kidney disease.

Potential signs an herbal supplement may be high in potassium include a label promoting “electrolyte support”, “high in minerals”, or “superfood green...

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot, or weed, has been used for medicine, rituals, and even making rope for thousands of years. But today, more peo...

Some medicines can damage your kidneys. Many more are removed by your kidneys. Read more to learn about using medications safely when living with CKD.

Using pain medicines with kidney disease comes with risks. Read more to learn what your options are to treat your pain while maximizing your safety.