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Chronic Kidney Disease Medications
Key Information
- The Purpose: It is natural to wonder why you need tablets if you do not feel unwell. These medicines are not for treating symptoms you feel today — they help protect your kidneys and heart from future strain.
- Reducing Wear and Tear: Blood pressure medication lowers pressure inside the kidneys, helping reduce further damage.
- Vessel Protection: Statins help protect your blood vessels from cholesterol build-up.
What Happens Next?
These medications are an important investment in your future health.
For the “shield” to work, they need to be taken every day, exactly as prescribed.
If you have questions or think you may be experiencing side effects, please do not simply stop taking them. Stopping suddenly can leave you unprotected.
Instead, contact us so we can help find a safe solution.
Further Information
Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
For more details on the medicines used to treat and manage chronic kidney disease, please visit the NHS website.
Learn more about CKD Treatments
Last reviewed: 30 December 2025
Next review due: 30 December 2028
Providing NHS Services
Telephone: 01727 853107