Nutrient Depletion
Many of us take some form of OTC (over the counter) 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 has shown to create a need for specific nutrients that may be depleted.
Please be aware that many prescriptions and commonly used over-the-counter drugs, may cause potentially serious nutrient depletions. For your information and review we are sharing with you a detailed, however not complete list by any means. We hope this better helps you make better Health decisions as our health is in in our own hands.
| 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 depletion’s of nutrients, many have their own side effect and combinations are rarely tested together. Most are found thru trial and error so please check your resources and read the labels and any safety warnings, here are 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
https://www.worstpills.org/includes/page.cfm?op_id=552
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_withdrawn_drugs
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