Do medicines for diabetes cause kidney issues?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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All the medicines prescribed by doctor are safe for the kidneys. However, if there is kidney damage then the doctors will prescribe medicines accordingly.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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