Since my dad started taking heart failure medication, he's been complaining of back pain. His lower back hurts all the time, and his upper back hurts if he exerts himself even the slightest bit. He suspects the back pain might be linked to the diuretic he's taking. Is it possible that his back pain is from heart failure medication?
Expert Answer by Barry M. Massie
We've never seen back pain due to a diuretic, so it's unlikely that your father's pain is linked to that medication. Patients often attribute new symptoms to their medications, but there are actually many causes for back pain, some of which can be serious. Your father needs to be evaluated by his doctor.
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i have found that my heart meds can cause back pain and joint pain. i expermited by lowing the doseage and the pain went away, then back to perscribed dose, and it came back. i tried again with the same results. tom
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