Should kidney patients avoid caffeine?
Not necessarily — moderate intake is usually fine, but watch blood pressure and fluid limits.
Prevention
Caffeine and kidney disease
Whether caffeine is safe with kidney disease, and what to watch.
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Short Answer
Moderate caffeine is usually fine, but it can raise blood pressure and counts as fluid on dialysis. Watch amounts and total fluid intake.
Medical Facts
- Caffeine can transiently raise blood pressure.
- Caffeinated drinks count towards a dialysis fluid limit.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Keep caffeine moderate.
- Count caffeinated drinks in your fluid allowance.
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