10. Taking Medications with Precaution
Medication is sometimes necessary to treat different ailments. However, there are some that can cause kidney stones. Among these are certain antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin and sulfa antibiotics, some drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS, and some specific diuretics for high blood pressure. While it is not advisable to simply stop taking medications that were prescribed to you to treat an illness, make sure you discuss possible side effects with your doctor when you are prescribed a new medication. If you are told to take something that could cause kidney stones, find out if there are any other options, or ask the best way to take it that would lessen the chance of developing kidney stones.
Since there is a high prevalence of getting kidney stones, taking preventive steps can go a long way in avoiding them. And should you happen to get them anyway, see your physician immediately to get the problem treated in the most effective way.
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