I'm a bit concerned because my creatinine level came back as 2.2. Is medication alone going to be enough to bring it down, or should I be doing something else? I'm really looking for any advice you might have.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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medication is enough take oral fluids consult physician

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Answered 04/07/2025

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