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Key Information:

  • The Purpose: It is natural to wonder why you need tablets if you don’t feel unwell. These medications are not for treating symptoms you feel today. They act as a shield for your kidneys and heart against future strain.
  • How Common Medications Work:
    • Reducing Wear and Tear: Blood pressure medication lowers the pressure inside your kidneys to reduce damage.
    • Vessel Protection: Statins protect your blood vessels from the build-up of cholesterol.

What Happens Next?

These medications are an important investment in your future. For the shield to work, they must be taken every day, exactly as prescribed.

If you have questions or suspect you are experiencing side effects, please do not just stop taking them. Sudden stopping can leave you unprotected. Instead, contact us so we can help find a solution.

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Further Information

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

For more details on the different medicines used to treat and manage chronic kidney disease, please visit the NHS website.

Learn more about Chronic Kidney Disease treatments


Last reviewed: 27 December 2025
Next review due: 27 December 2028