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Any medications processed through the kidneys would be harmful and cause a kidney donor to be disqualified. A few such medications would be: Arthritis and anti-cancer treatments, antifungals, and anti-HIV drugs. Even drugs that cause an immune reaction can harm the kidneys.

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