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Effectiveness of kidneys
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.

Effectiveness of kidneys

by Louis2003, Jul 09, 2003 12:00AM
During the day, I have little need to urinate, at night during certain nights several times to urinate, should  the liquid taken during the day be discharged in a few hours and not accumulated till sleep ? I am 68, and male recent tests show everything normal.

Does HGH in level 1, 0.2 mg/day pose much stress to kidneys ? How about with  0.01 mg small amounts tetosterone occasionally as well. Does Ambien affect kidneys at 5 mg levels ?

Thank you.

by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 09, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.



The time it takes from drinking fluid to urinating is variable and is difficult to predict.



Looking at my drug handbook, it does not seem like renal failure is a side effect of HGH.  



With testosterone, some genitourinary effects include bladder irritability, but no effects on the kidneys.



The handbook does not list any renal side effects for ambien.  



To check your renal function, you may want to have your serum creatinine checked and have your physician calculate your GFR (glomerular filtration rate) to determine your renal funciton.



Followup with your personal physician is essential.



This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.



Thanks,

Kevin, M.D.

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