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Can The Medicine, Xyzal, For Chronic Cough Cause Kidney Problems?
Hi. I have taken Xyzal for several years to control my chronic cough. it s the only thing that seems to work. However, in the last 18 months, my kidney GFR has fallen to 58, and stayed there. I have no other risk factors for chronic kidney disease---no diabetes, my blood pressure has always been normal, my cholesterol is within the normal range and I have no heart conditions. Could this low GFR be caused by Xyzal?
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Hello,
Xyzal do not causes kidney problem commonly, but it is mainly excreated through renal clearance so when kidney function is impaired it should not be taken or if necessary to take then in lower doses. So, most probably you have some asymptomatic kidney related problem before you started the treatment / may you are taking some other medication. consult your treating physician in detail.
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Xyzal do not causes kidney problem commonly, but it is mainly excreated through renal clearance so when kidney function is impaired it should not be taken or if necessary to take then in lower doses. So, most probably you have some asymptomatic kidney related problem before you started the treatment / may you are taking some other medication. consult your treating physician in detail.
Thank you for consulting HCM.
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