Medication-based stone treatment is appropriate to avoid medications that can cause stones if necessary, and to treat the stones themselves, while paying attention to prevention.
Drug-induced urinary stones account for 1% to 2% of all causes of stones, such as drug-induced stones, if necessary, avoid using. Certain drugs such as aminopterin, indinavir, ceftriaxone sodium, sulfonamides, and magnesium silicate are metabolized to the stone itself. Also drugs such as acetazolamide, vitamin D, and corticosteroids lead to the formation of other stone components in their metabolism.
Treatment for the stones themselves is appropriate and should be developed in conjunction with a urologist after the necessary tests have been done. Commonly used treatments are etiologic treatment, medication, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and ureteroscopy.
Because of the high recurrence rate of stones, attention should be paid to prevention after stone treatment. You should drink plenty of water, maintain a balanced diet and take special precautions against certain metabolic diseases.
Regarding whether to stop using drugs or switch to other drugs for medication stones, it should be done under the guidance of a physician, do not operate without authorization, so as to avoid delaying the condition.