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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. 

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Statins help lower heart disease and stroke risk, even without high cholesterol. Discover how they benefit people living with kidney disease.

Discover new 2025 policies that benefit kidney patients, including dental coverage, telehealth options, and caregiver training. Learn more about CMS’ ...

SGLT2 inhibitors are medicines that can help improve kidney and heart health for people living with CKD. They can also help people with type 2 diabete...

Diabetes medications that protect kidney health can be life-saving. Learn about their benefits, costs, and how to save on your prescriptions.

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your h...

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GLP-1 RAs help slow CKD and lower heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, but it’s important to weigh risks and benefits.

Immunosuppressants (anti-rejection medicines), are medicines that keep kidney transplants from being attacked by the immune system.