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Does Metformin, Atrovastatin And Levothyroxine Cause Lower Back Pain?

Hi Doctor, I am getting moderate pain in my right lower back, it is stabbing pain which comes and goes. i have been taking these pills for my sugar level (metformin 500 mg) Cholestrol (Atrovastatin 20 mg) and for thyroid (levothyroxine 50 mg.) Is the pain relatated to this medication.
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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no not at all...these drug is used for diabetes,to control blood cholesterol and hypothyroid...not related to back pain.

the backache is due to nerve compression..you should go for a MRI back to rule out any nerve compression.
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Does Metformin, Atrovastatin And Levothyroxine Cause Lower Back Pain?

no not at all...these drug is used for diabetes,to control blood cholesterol and hypothyroid...not related to back pain. the backache is due to nerve compression..you should go for a MRI back to rule out any nerve compression.