{"id":40584,"date":"2024-02-13T14:38:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/?p=40584"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:39:50","slug":"diagnosed-with-heart-failure-here-are-the-medications-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/diagnosed-with-heart-failure-here-are-the-medications-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnosed With Heart Failure? : Here Are the Medications to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/consumer-healthcare\/what-is-cardiovascular-disease\/african-americans-and-heart-disease-stroke\">Heart disease<\/a> is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Studies also show Black people are at a greater risk of developing <a href=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/heart-disease\/\">heart disease<\/a>. According to the Office of Minority Health, we are<a href=\"https:\/\/minorityhealth.hhs.gov\/heart-disease-and-african-americans#:~:text=In%202019,%20African%20Americans%20were,their%20blood%20pressure%20under%20control\"> 30% more likely<\/a> to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic white people.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Heart Failure<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/heart-failure#:~:text=Heart%20failure,%20also%20known%20as,too%20weak%20to%20pump%20properly\">Heart failure<\/a>, or congestive heart failure (CHF), is a health condition where our hearts don&#8217;t work as well as they should. Our hearts haven\u2019t stopped beating, but they must work harder to pump blood through our bodies.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s common to take medications to treat your heart failure. But there are some meds you should avoid as they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000426\">make your condition worse<\/a> by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damaging the heart muscle<\/li>\n<li>Increasing your blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Interacting with your current CHF meds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re living with heart failure or were recently diagnosed, you\u2019ll want to talk with your provider before starting (or continuing) certain medications. Let\u2019s review four types of medications that should be avoided in heart failure.<\/p>\n<h2>Medications Used to Treat High Blood Pressure<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5e39be50-ea17-4077-a2dc-668267049f6a&amp;audience=consumer\">Diltiazem<\/a> and verapamil are two medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). You might take one of these calcium channel blockers (CCB) to lower your blood pressure. They help relax your blood vessels, which reduces your blood pressure and allows for easier flow of blood.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that taking these medications can make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000426\">heart muscle weak<\/a>, which makes it harder to pump blood. If you take one of these meds, you\u2019ll want to talk with your provider to ensure it\u2019s still the best option.<\/p>\n<h2>Medications Used to Treat Diabetes<\/h2>\n<p>You can take pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) for your Type 2 diabetes. These medications are also known as T<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statpearls.com\/point-of-care\/30056#Indications\">hiazolidinediones or TZDs<\/a>. They lower your blood sugar by helping your body respond better to insulin.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s common to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000426\">gain weight or retain fluid<\/a> (edema) when taking TZDs. Your condition worsens as the heart tries to remove this excess fluid. If you have heart failure, this medication may not be your best option. Be sure to discuss safer alternatives with your provider.<\/p>\n<h2>Medications Used to Treat Inflammatory Conditions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statpearls.com\/point-of-care\/30683\">Tumor necrosis factor<\/a> (TNF) inhibitors are medications used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and Crohn\u2019s disease (CD). Examples of TNF inhibitors include adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade), and golimumab (Simponi). People take these meds to help relieve the symptoms caused by inflammatory conditions.<\/p>\n<p>These medications can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000426https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000426\">direct damage<\/a> to your heart muscle, and are NOT recommended if you have NYHA class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statpearls.com\/point-of-care\/30683#Contraindications\">III or IV<\/a> heart failure.<\/p>\n<h2>Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs)<\/h2>\n<p>People usually reach for NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) when they have pain or inflammation. These medications are available OTC or with a prescription. But if you have heart failure, it may not be safe for you. NSAIDs can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statpearls.com\/point-of-care\/30366\">raise your blood pressure<\/a> and interact with other meds you currently take to treat your heart failure.<\/p>\n<p>Your provider may suggest taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) as an alternative. NSAIDs are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statpearls.com\/point-of-care\/30366\">not recommended<\/a> for use in people with heart failure.<\/p>\n<h2>Partner With Your Providers<\/h2>\n<p>If you have heart failure, talk with your healthcare providers about all your medications, including those you get from the local pharmacy. They can help you identify any potential issues and make sure your meds are safe for you to take. Your pharmacist can help you create a complete medication list and check for interactions. Always share this med list with your healthcare providers at every visit.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Dr. Kristina D. 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