eGFR Drop After Starting Blood Pressure Medication: When to Worry vs Expected Change
The short answer: Seeing your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) drop after starting a blood pressure medication can feel concerning, but it is often an expected and harmless functional shift rather than permanent kidney damage. Certain blood pressure drugs—specifically ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and SGLT2 inhibitors—lower the internal pressure inside the kidney’s filtering units. A mild drop in eGFR … Read more