Does diuretics cause kidney damage?

Some of us with PCOS are prescribed certain mild diuretics for water retention or hair issues, but they must be taken very carefully. If used in wrong doses without regular blood checks, they can dehydrate the body and strain the kidneys. Always keep your doctor in the loop.

My brother was taking water tablets for swelling, and our village doctor told us to always get his blood tested every few months. If we take too much of these medicines without checking, it can hurt the kidneys. Please show a good doctor and don't take them on your own.

While looking up kidney health, I read that diuretics themselves don't usually damage healthy kidneys if taken in the correct prescribed dose. The risk of injury mostly rises if there is severe dehydration or if they are mixed with painkillers like ibuprofen. It is best to have an open discussion with your doctor.

I have been taking BP medicines that contain low-dose diuretics for three years now. My doctor checks my serum creatinine and potassium levels every six months to make sure my kidneys are perfectly safe. Regular tests and keeping a healthy, low-salt lifestyle is key.

I have been recently advised to take a diuretic for my high BP, but I am very scared about kidney health now. Does this damage happen to everyone who takes them, or only if we take them for a very long time? Please guide me.