Does Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine, Diclofenac Sodium Or Acetaminophen Cause Kidney Failure?

Posted on Sun, 16 Sep 2018

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Question : DO ANY OTHESE DRUGS CAUSE KIDNEY FALIURE, GABAPENTIN,CYCLOBENZAPRINE,ACETAMINOPHEN, AND DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diclofenac Sodium and Gabapentin

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Amongst the medicines listed acetaminophen is metabolized by liver and it's completely safe on kidneys. The others are metabolized by kidney and therefore can cause damage on kidneys. That being said, diclofenac sodium as well as Gabapentin are known to cause acute renal injury and failure. Cyclobenzaprine is relatively safe on kidney and less likely known to cause failure.

Hope this answered your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad