October 17, 2026

Eight pills you shouldn’t take because they damage your kidneys

Propylthiouracil, pills for

the treatment of thyroid problems.

Pills used to relieve heartburn: omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, and esomeprazole.

Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, which works against herpes, and indinavir and tefonovir, used to treat HIV.

Captopril, used for high blood pressure.

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