DRUGNUTRIENT DEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

ANTIBIOTICS

ProbioticsBetaine HCLVitamin B12Folic AcidVitamin DCalciumIronZinc

ANTACIDS/ULCER MEDICATIONSPepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Prevacid, Prilosec, Magnesium, Aluminumantacids, Protonix, & Nexium

Anemia, depression, tiredness, increased cardiovascular risk, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, heart disease, cancer risk, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, heart and blood pressure irregulari-ties, tooth decay, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, weak immunity, wound healing, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction

Gentomycin, neomycin, streptomycin, cephalosporins, penicillins

Tetracyclines & Gentamicin

FluoroquinolonesCipco, Leuaquin, Aneiox

ProbioticsB VitaminsVitamin K

CalciumMagnesiumIronVitamin B6Zinc

Short term depletion a�ects are minimal, but failure to re-inoculate the GI tract with bene�cial bacteria (probiotics) often results in dysbiosis which cause gas, bloating, decreases digestion & absorption of nutrients, and may also lead to a variety of other health problems.

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, cardiovascular problems, asthma, cramps, PMS, slow wound healing, fatigue, anemia, depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovas-cular disease risk, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

ANTI-DEPRESSANTSAdapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Pamelor, & others

Major Tranquilizers (Thorazin, Mellaril, Prolixin, Serentil & others

Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B2

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy, problems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, and worsened psychological problems

ANTICONVULSANTSPhenobarbital & barbiturates

Dilantin, Tegretol, MysolineDepakane/Depakote

Vitamin DCalciumFolic AcidBiotinCarnitineVitamin B12Vitamin B1Vitamin KCopperSeleniumZinc

Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, hair loss, depression, cardiac irregularities, dermatitis, weak immune system, low energy, anemia, depression, tiredness, increased cardiovascular risk, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, blood coagulation, skeletal problems, fatigue, connective tissue problems, reduced antioxidant protection, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

Nutrient Depletionfrom prescription medicine

ANTI - INFLAMMATORIESCorticosteriods: Prednisone, Medrol,Aristocort, Decadron

NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Anaprox,Dolobid, Feldene Naprosyn and others

Aspirin & Salicylates

CalciumVitamin DMagnesiumZincVitamin CVitamin B6Vitamin B12Folic AcidSeleniumChromium

Folic Acid

Vitamin CCalciumFolic AcidIronVitamin B5

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, muscle weakness, hearing loss, cardiovascular problems, asthma, cramps, PMS, weak immunity, wound healing, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction, lowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healing, depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk, anemia, tiredness, weakness, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection, elevated blood sugar, cholesterol & triglycerides, diabetes risk, weight gain, and �uid retention

Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, cardiovascular disease

Lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, listlessness, and possible problems with skin and nerves

DRUGNUTRIENT DEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

DIURETICSLoop Diuretics (Lasix, Buinex, Edecrin)Tzide Diuretics (HCTZ, Enduron, Diuril, Lozol, Zaroxolyn, Hygroton and others)

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

CalciumMagnesiumVitamin B1Vitamin B6Vitamin CZincCoenzyme Q10PotassiumSodium

CalciumFolic AcidZinc

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, cardiovascular problems asthma, cramps, PMS, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, depression, sleep disturbances, increased heart disease risk, lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, weak immunity, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction, various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, muscle weakness, dehydration, memory problems, loss of appetite

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGSAntihypertensives (Lisinopril, Atenolol, Catapres, Aldomet)

ACE Inhibitors (Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, & others)

Beta Blockers (Inderal, Corgard, Lopressor and others

Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B6ZincVitamin B1

Zinc

Coenzyme

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energydepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk,wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

Weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy

DIABETIC DRUGSMetformin

Sulfonylureas (Dymelor, Tolinase, Micronase/Glynase/DiaBeta)

Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B12Folic Acid

Coenzyme Q10

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer risk, and kidney failure

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy

ANTIVIRAL AGENTSZidovudine (Retrovir, AZT & otherrelated drugs) & Zovirax

Foscarnet

CarnitineCopperZincVitamin B12CalciumMagnesiumPotassium

Increased blood lipids, abnormal liver function and glucose controlAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunc-tion, anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMS, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, edema

Coenzyme Q10

Various cardiovascular problems, muscle pain, muscle weakness, muscle loss, fatigue, dementia, week immune system, low energy

CHOLESTEROL DRUGSLipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and others

FEMALE HORMONESEstrogen/Hormone ReplacementOral Contraceptives

Vitamin B6Folic AcidVitamin B1Vitamin B2Vitamin B3Vitamin B6Vitamin B12Vitamin CMagnesiumSeleniumZinc

Depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, problems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nerves, cracked, scaly skin, swollen tongue, diarrhea, depression, sleep disturbances, tiredness, weakness, lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMS, lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction