Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Weight Loss Medication

Do weight loss medicines put strain on the kidneys?

I am 34 years old and I currently weigh 210 (I'm also considered overweight). I have just started going to the gym, but I have been recommended to take weight loss medication. Can these medications put a strain on someone's kidneys?

2 Answers

Yes
No, but you have to ask how the medication works on your body to lose weight.