Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
Most of us take some form of OTC (over the counter) drug/pharmaceutical like Tylenol, Advil, an antibiotic or other chemical designed drug. The short term in many cases and surely in the long term/ daily use of pharmaceuticals such as a cholesterol health lowering statin, cox2 inhibitors, anti-inflammatories will create a need for specific nutrients increases and in many cases might stave off/protect other organ, nerve, cardiovascular or other tissue damage.
You need to be aware that most, if not all, of the prescriptions and commonly-used OTC drugs cause potentially serious nutrient depletions. For your information and review, we are sharing with you a detailed but not complete list of medications with a list of drugs and the nutrients they deplete. We hope this better helps you make better decisions, as our health is in in our own hands.
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| DRUG | INDICATION FOR USAGE | NUTRIENTS DEPLETED |
| Opiate hydrocodone/acetaminophen | Narcotic for pain relief | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium |
| Statin Drugs Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol, Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor | Lowering Cholesterol | Coenzyme Q10 |
| ACE Inhibitor Lisinopril. Altace, Accupril, Capoten, Prinivil, Zestril, Vasotec | High Blood Pressure | Zinc |
| Thiazide Diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide | High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10 |
| Beta Blocking Drugs Atenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol | High Blood Pressure | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin |
| Loop Diuretic Furosemide,, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid, Edecrin, Bumex, | High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc |
| Proton Pump inhibitor Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex | GERD, severe gastric ulceration | Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Zinc |
| Biguanide Metformin, Glucophage | Diabetes, Pre-diabetes | Folic Acid, B12 |
| Bisphosphonate Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Didronel, Skelid | Osteoporosis | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
| Corticosteriod Flonase, Beclovent, Beconase, QVar, Vancenase, Vanceril | Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis | Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin |
| Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, Penetrex, Trovan | Bacterial Infection | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria |
| Conjugated Estrogen Premarin Hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills | Hormone Replacement Therapy | B6, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12 |
| Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist albuterol aerosol Brethine, Proventil, Tornalate, Ventolin, Xopenex | Asthma, COPD | Potassium, and possibly Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
| Corticosteroid Prednisone, Deltasone, Celestone, Cortisone, Cortef, Cortone, Dexamethasone, Decadron, Hydrocortone, Medrol, Methylprednisolone | Severe Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease, Immune System Suppression | Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc |
| Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs • amlodipine (Norvasc) • felodipine (Plendil) • nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat) • nimodipine (Nimotop) • nisoldipine (Sular) | High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D |
| Sulfonylurea glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, Amaryl, Diabeta, Glucotrol, Glynase, Micronase | Diabetes | Coenzyme Q10 |
| Cardiac Glycoside Digoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps | Heart Failure, Arrhythmias | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 |
| Penicillin Antibiotic Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin | Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
| Macrolide Antibiotics Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Biaxin, Zithromax | Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, vitamin K, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
| Tricyclic Antidepressants amitriptyline, clomipramine, doxepin imipramine, Anafranil, Asendin, Elavil, Tofranil, Vivactil | Depression | Coenzyme Q10, B2, Sodium |
| Potassium Sparing Diuretics amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone, Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide | Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus Watch for a high Potassium level |
| OTC (non-prescription medication) | ||
| NSAID Ibuprofen, naproxen and other Arthritis drugs | Inflammation, Pain | Folic Acid |
| Aspirin | Pain, Inflammation, Fever (adults) | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Zinc |
| Acetaminophen Tylenol | Pain, Fever | Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione |
| Antacids Amphojel, Basaljel, Aluminum Hydroxide plus Magnesium, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta | Gastritis, GERD | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus |
| Laxatives with Bisacodyl Carter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax, Feen-a-Mint, PMS-Bisacodyl | Constipation | Calcium, Potassium |
| H2 Inhibitors Famotidine, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac | Ulcer, GERD | Folic Acid, B1, B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Zinc |
Please note: Beta-Carotene is Vitamin A depletion. Related drugs are listed because in many cases there is a similar depletion profile
For an online search please visit: https://pharmacysolutionsonline.com/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion.php
Remember these are simply depletions of nutrients. Most drugs have their own side effects, and combination use of DRUGS are very rarely tested together for safety or side effects. They are mostly found out thru trial and error, and many people are injured by this on a daily basis. Some examples:
https://prescriptiondrugs.procon.org/fda-approved-prescription-drugs-later-pulled-from-the-market/
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-recalls