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.

Discuss Your Concerns

Further Information

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease

Managing Chronic Kidney Disease

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 April 2026
Next review due: 27 April 2029