Kidney Toxins
Some common PKD kidney toxins are: aspirin, phenacetin, NSAIDs, lithium, starfruit, chaparral tea, caffeine, coffee, tea and more foods.
Ask your doctor or your pharmacist if a particular medication might be harmful to your cystic kidneys or cystic liver. Work with your doctor and seek an alternative medication when one is available. Several over the counter medicines are to be avoided: aspirin, phenacetin, tylenol. Some medications to avoid and some herbs to be avoided are here.