6 worst medications for your kidneys (slideshow)

Prescription Drugs

Jedha Dening

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Antivirals

Acyclovir, a drug used to treat herpes, shingles and chickenpox, produces crystals that the kidneys can’t filter. This can lead to urine blockage and cause harm to the kidneys.

Antiviral drugs can reduce the spread and propagation of viruses but can’t stop them completely. There are also a variety of botanicals that have direct, powerful antiviral activity. These can be made into tea or an infusion; can be used in cooking; taken in capsule form or as tinctures, among other delivery systems.

Read: Natural ways to vanquish a vexing virus

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By Jedha Dening

Jedha Dening is a qualified nutritionist (MNutr), researcher, author, freelance writer, and founder of type 2 diabetic nutrition site Diabetes Meal Plans. Her masters thesis on nutrition and inflammation was published and then presented at a national scientific conference. She has millions of words published in the health industry across various print and online publications. Having been in the field for over 15 years, she’s incredibly passionate about delving into the latest research to share the myths and truths surrounding nutrition and health. She believes when armed with the right knowledge, we’re empowered to make informed choices that can truly make a difference.

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